Geographic evidence hub
Published infectious-disease research classified with a high-confidence geographic relationship to Finland.
Evidence stream
6 publications
Vaccine
Why it matters nowScaling up advanced immunization protocols for senior citizens may reduce seasonal disease burden and alleviate pressure on medical facilities during peak viral circulation periods.
Emerging Microbes & Infections
Why it matters nowThe findings suggest that the Åland vaccination programme may have prevented an increase in TBE incidence seen in neighboring regions. The substantial proportion of breakthrough infections, particularly among incompletely vaccinated persons, highlights the importance of complete vaccination schedules for effective protection against severe TBE.
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
Why it matters nowWidespread adoption of the vaccine within national immunization schedules is advocated as a financially sustainable intervention that advances equitable protection for at-risk youth.
Eurosurveillance
Why it matters nowThe passive enhanced safety surveillance demonstrated improved data reporting and showed suitability to health authority requirements for near real-time detection of potential increases in vaccine reactogenicity following annual influenza strain updates.
Vaccine
Why it matters nowThe review identifies gaps in vaccination policies and implementation that pose risks to both healthcare personnel and patients. Establishing measles vaccination policies for healthcare personnel is highlighted as an important strategy toward achieving measles elimination and should be a priority for global policy setting groups, governments, and hospitals.
Eurosurveillance
Why it matters nowThe report provides evidence relevant to investigating food-associated gastroenteritis outbreaks by combining exposure information, product trace-back, and laboratory findings to identify a common implicated food batch.
