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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.

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.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published its World Health Statistics Report 2025, revealing the more profound health impacts on loss of lives, longevity, and overall health and well-being. 
As of May 15, 2025, this WHO report presents mixed progress toward the WHO’s Triple Billion targets. An estimated 1.4 billion more people were living healthier by the end of 2024, surpassing the 1 billion target.

As the second step of the tennis Grand Slams gets underway at the Roland-Garros 2025 in Paris, France, international travelers are once again concerned about the impact of mosquito-transmitted diseases, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika.
Earlier in 2025, pro tennis events were held in countries with disease outbreaks in South America, such as Argentina and Brazil.
As of May 24, 2025, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika cases have been recently confirmed in France.

As the second step of the tennis Grand Slams gets underway at the Roland-Garros 2025 in Paris, France, international travelers are once again concerned about the impact of mosquito-transmitted diseases, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika.
Earlier in 2025, pro tennis events were held in countries with disease outbreaks in South America, such as Argentina and Brazil.
As of May 24, 2025, chikungunya, dengue, and Zika cases have been recently confirmed in France.

Over the past decade, the Zika virus has been found in over 50 countries and territories in the Region of the Americas. 
As of May 24, 2025, Zika virus (ZIKV) remains a significant public health concern in Brazil, with over 11,500 cases reported this year.
While most people recover from this mosquito-transmitted disease, pregnant women and their unborn children may become infected, leading to serious health issues.