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European Influenza Surveillance Scheme on the Internet

R Snacken1, J C Manuguerra, P Taylor

  • 1Scientific Institute of Public Health-Louis Pasteur, Department of Epidemiology, Brussels, Belgium. snacken@ihe.be

Methods of Information in Medicine
|October 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The European Influenza Surveillance Scheme (EISS) was established in 1995 to enhance influenza monitoring across Europe. This initiative created a real-time database for clinical and virological data, improving epidemiological surveillance quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance

Background:

  • Established in 1995, the European Influenza Surveillance Scheme (EISS) evolved from the CARE Telematics Network.
  • Aims to adapt influenza surveillance to the internet environment and meet new epidemiological demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create an enhanced, internet-based system for real-time influenza data collection.
  • To improve the quality and comparability of clinical and virological surveillance data across European countries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an interactive, real-time database for collecting clinical and virological data from general populations and hospitals.
  • Implemented research programs focused on standardizing clinical data and ensuring inter-country comparability.

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  • Incorporated validation and security processes for quality assurance, with regular steering committee assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully adapted surveillance to the internet environment, improving data quality.
    • Established a robust system for data entry, queries, and consultations.
    • Expanded participation to include two additional countries for the 1997-98 season.

    Conclusions:

    • The EISS functions as an effective early warning system for influenza.
    • The system covers a region of approximately 264 million inhabitants.
    • Ongoing research and expansion enhance the system's capacity for comprehensive influenza monitoring.