Document type : FECAVA press release
Authors: AnimalhealthEurope, FECAVA, FVE
Preview: The exceptional circumstances we are finding ourselves in at the moment are highlighting in no uncertain terms the importance of effective vaccination programmes - both in humans and in animals.
As we unite to ensure a continuum of care for animals during this crisis, so we come together for World Animal Vaccination Day, which this year falls on the first day of European Immunisation Week. Companion animal vets, veterinary associations and the animal health industry in Europe emphasize, more than ever, the importance of the 'Prevention is Better than Cure' approach for improved animal health management and a greater One Health implementation.
Stopping disease in humans by preventing disease in animals underpins the concept of "One Health", an approach to public health that recognises the links between animals, people and the planet. By identifying disease threats as early as possible, health authorities can take pre-emptive action, such as vaccination where it exists, tighter biosecurity controls on farms or at food markets, or public awareness campaigns for both companion animals and livestock.
