Report of the first A sia‐ P acific influenza summit, A sia‐ P acific Alliance for the Control of Influenza ( APACI ), B angkok, 12–13 J une 2012

On June 12‐13, 2012, the A sia‐ P acific A lliance for the C ontrol of I nfluenza ( APACI ) convened jointly with the I nfluenza F oundation of T hailand and the T hailand D epartment of D isease C ontrol, the First A sia‐ P acific I nfluenza S ummit. The objectives of the meeting were to review the current state of official influenza control policies in A sia‐ P acific countries; identify, summarize and communicate influenza control strategies that have successfully increased vaccine uptake in the region; develop policy and advocacy approaches to improve influenza vaccine uptake in high‐risk groups and healthcare workers in the region; and establish collaborative relationships to promote best practices for the control of influenza. In moving forward, the challenge for the region will be establishing collaborations able to effectively communicate risk and key messages about influenza vaccination.