The consortium for the standardization of influenza seroepidemiology (CONSISE): a global partnership to standardize influenza seroepidemiology and develop influenza investigation protocols to inform public health policy

Maria D Van Kerkhove, Eeva Broberg, Othmar G Engelhardt, John Wood, Angus Nicoll, , MAB van der Sande

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Abstract

CONSISE - The consortium for the Standardization of Influenza Seroepidemiology - is a global partnership to develop influenza investigation protocols and standardize seroepidemiology to inform health policy. This international partnership was formed in 2011 and was created out of a need, identified during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, for timely seroepidemiological data to better estimate pandemic virus infection severity and attack rates to inform policy decisions. CONSISE has developed into a consortium of two interactive working groups: epidemiology and laboratory, with a steering committee composed of individuals from several organizations. CONSISE has had two international meetings with more planned for 2013. We seek additional members from public health agencies, academic institutions and other interested parties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)231-4
Number of pages4
JournalInfluenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human
  • Pandemics
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Reference Standards
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies

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