Report of the first Asia‐Pacific influenza summit, Asia‐Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza (APACI), Bangkok, 12–13 June 2012

On June 12‐13, 2012, the Asia‐Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza (APACI) convened jointly with the Influenza Foundation of Thailand and the Thailand Department of Disease Control, the First Asia‐Pacific Influenza Summit. The objectives of the meeting were to review the current state of official influenza control policies in Asia‐Pacific 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.