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Monitoring measles infections using flight passenger dynamics in Europe: A data-driven approach

Year: 2024

Type: data-paper

Abstract: This paper presents an open-access repository collecting information on measles virus infections and flight passenger movements in European countries from 2011 to 2023. It provides a comprehensive overview of reported measles cases and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination coverage from authoritative organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). In addition, the dataset includes detailed data on passenger movements between countries, facilitating analysis of cross-border disease transmission. This resource enables more precise spatial analyses for monitoring and forecasting measles outbreaks, underscoring the importance of adequate vaccination coverage and sustained international surveillance to prevent the spread of the disease.

Source: Scientific Data

DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-04231-x

Authors: Chiara Romano, Francesco Branda, Fabio Scarpa, Giovanna Jona Lasinio, Massimo Ciccozzi

Institutions: Università Campus Bio-Medico, University of Sassari, Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Virology and Viral Diseases

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,290