Working Groups
WG 1: Strengthen the capability in Europe for the identification and characterisation of swine influenza virus
- To share and exchange protocols and SOPs in order to strengthen capability for the detection and characterisation of swine influenza A virus circulating in Europe
- To share information on ferret/swine reference antisera panels
More detailed information about WG 1 is found here!
WG 2: Increase sharing and analyses of surveillance and virology data
- To share and analyse contemporary data obtained using the SOPs exchanged in WG1
- To provide pan-European analysis of viral sequence data
- To share and compile surveillance modalities and results
- To share and compile HI data for antigenic cartography
More detailed information about WG 2 is found here!
WG 3: Foster knowledge exchange on surveillance and management measures to improve control of swIAV in pig herds
- To review and discuss current surveillance schemes and diagnostic sampling frames.
- To conduct a cost benefit analysis of improved surveillance and a risk assessment of emerging influenza variants
- To suggest optimized sampling frames for surveillance and exchange tools for analysis of data from field trials
- To establish a platform for sharing of evidence-based data on SwIAV with policy- makers, public institutions and authorities
WG 4: Dissemination, communication and awareness
- To communicate information to stakeholders, policymakers and the general public
- To raise awareness on swine influenza and its risk for public health
- To contribute to a One Health approach to swine flu
More detailed information about WG 4 is found here!
