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The WER serves as an essential instrument for the rapid and accurate dissemination of epidemiological information on cases and outbreaks of diseases under the International Health Regulations and on other communicable diseases of public health importance, including the newly emerging or re-emerging infections. The WER is distributed every Friday in a English/French edition. The electronic version is free of charge. For information on subscription to the printed edition, go to URL: www.who.int/dsa/periodicals/wer.htm or use the mail address: World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland Fax: +41 22 791 4894