During the recent pandemic, hundreds of millions relied on overlooked technology platforms to access updated vaccination records and make informed decisions.
Over the past decade, Immunization Information Systems (IISs) have become essential public health tools across every state. These systems support clinical decision-making in clinics and pharmacies, helping to reduce both under- and over-vaccination.
Pharmacy Information Systems Saved the Vaccine Industry
Aedes-borne Diseases Become Endemic in Europe
The diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, dengue and chikungunya, may soon become endemic in Europe as tiger mosquitoes have spread into northern countries.
A research article published by The Lancet Planetary Health in May 2025 quantifies the underlying drivers facilitating and accelerating Europe's transition from sporadic arbovirus outbreaks to Aedes-borne disease endemicity.
These researchers found that the mosquito's range has expanded from a single region in one country to 358 regions in 14 countries over the past three decades.