Active Citizenship Network

✨ "Together we stand for equitable VaccinAction because #VaccinesWork!" 💉💪 The #ActiveCitizenshipNetwork brings together patient-focused organisations across Europe, uniting to drive policy change in adult vaccination. We’re tackling health inequities, combating false myths and vaccine hesitancy, and ensuring vaccines—and the people who need them—are top of mind for European policymakers. Let's join forces and create #VaccinAction! Watch, share, and engage to support a healthier, more equitable future for all. 🌟 #HealthEquity #VaccinationPolicy #PublicHealth #ActiveCitizenshipNetwork #PolicyChange Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network, Irish Patients Association, CyFPA - Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta Thanks to to Stripe Health for the creative work on the campaign!🫶

🔵 Vaccines and your immunity are a team, they work better together – not worse! 💪 Vaccines harness your body’s natural defences to protect against infections, training your immune system to create antibodies and keep you healthy. We are on a mission to debunk popular vaccine myths. Join us in preventing the spread of disinformation and verify your #Vaxfacts with the European Vaccination Info Portal. Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network, Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta

🚨 Join us for the BioReCer Project's Second Multi-Stakeholder Online Meeting! 🚨 We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability," happening on November 27, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 CET. This is your opportunity to hear about the latest advancements in bio-based product certification and share your valuable feedback. Plus, discover the new Biomass Utilisation Factor, a game-changing metric for assessing the circularity of bio-based materials! 📅 Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYTjuUjV and contribute to shaping the future of Europe's bio-based economy! #Sustainability #BioBasedProducts #CircularEconomy #BioReCer #Stakeholders #Certification

💡 Did you know refugees, workers from outside the EU, and prisoners face significant vaccine access issues. Christine Baluci from the Malta Health Network raises an important inequity, and we must work to ensure all minority groups are represented in national vaccination plans! #VaccinesWork #VaccinAction ✨🏥 Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta

Disease does not discriminate. That’s why, from infants to the elderly, and everyone in between, vaccines are crucial for us all. 🌍❤️ Thank you to Marleen Struss for raising awareness of this vital hashtag #VaxFact for this year’s #VaccinAction. Protect yourself and your community by staying informed and verifying your #Vaxfacts with the European Vaccination Information Portal #ActiveCitizenshipNetwork Let's work together to stop the spread of misinformation and promote the benefits of vaccination. Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta

 🔵 A big thank you to everyone who joined the "Vaccination Informal Platform (V.I.P.) for life-course immunization promotion" workshop yesterday! Together, we tackled important topics like vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases (#VPRDs) - flu, pneumococcal pneumonia, and #RSV. From in-depth discussions on the burden these diseases place on adults and at-risk populations to sharing best practices in advocacy and communication, it was an insightful and collaborative event. Special thanks to our expert speakers, including Colin Russell, Stefania Maggi,  Zach Desson, Marta Kulpa, and the communication team Mita Dhullipala and Joanna Muller, for their invaluable contributions!  Read more 👉  https://lnkd.in/dwfPb6NW Let's continue working together to promote vaccination across Europe. Stay tuned for next steps! #VaccinAction2024 #VPRDs #PublicHealth Instytut Praw Pacjenta i Edukacji Zdrowotnej, #JasnaK., Stephen McMahon,Gertrude BUTTIGIEG, Manuel Arellano Armisen, Reneta Ilieva, hui wang, Maria Teresa Flor-de-Lima,Marleen Struss, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta, Bianca Ferraiolo, MPharm

🚨 Misinformation alert! Stephen McMahon from the Irish Patients Association tackles the spread of vaccine myths. What sources do you trust for your health information? Stay informed with reliable sources to protect yourself and your loved ones. #VaccinesWork #VaccinAction 📢🔍 Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta

Did you know that around 1 in 5 Europeans fall sick with the flu every year? This results in loss of life, lost workdays and significant strain on health systems. Don’t miss this year’s #EUFluDay on 16 October to hear from policymakers and experts on the current state of play and what can be done to protect people during this winter season and beyond. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ds7FtuQv #VaccinesWork #TogetherAgainstFlu Mariano Votta

Why did the #5G vaccine conspiracy theory fail to go viral? Because it couldn't find a good signal! 📡 Vaccine conspiracies, however, are no laughing matter. They deter people from getting life-saving vaccines and reduce vital vaccine coverage, putting us all at risk. A big thank you to Renata Ilieva for shedding light on this crucial vaccine myth. Join us in preventing the spread of disinformation. Verify your #Vaxfacts with the European Vaccination Info Portal. Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network, Irish Patients Association, CyFPA - Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta

🌟 Did you know that border region residents make up more than one third of the whole European population, yet their vaccinations are sometimes missed in national vaccination plans? hui wang from the foundation euPrevent raises a crucial issue: vaccination access for those in border regions. Let’s shine a light on this overlooked challenge and strive for solutions! #VaccinesWork #VaccinAction🌏✈️ Bulgarian AssociationforPatients'Defense, ZD Patient- Zadarski pacijent, My Child My Heart Association (COPAC), Health Diplomacy Unit, Hellenic Liver Patient Association “Prometheus”, COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PATIENT ORGANISATIONS OF LITHUANIA, Malta Health Network, Irish Patients Association, CyFPA - Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, EPECS, euPrevent, Niederösterreichische Patienten- und Pflegeanwaltschaft, Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, Greek Patients Association, Daniela Quaggia, Mariano Votta