Recommendations to Improve Tick-Borne Encephalitis Surveillance and Vaccine Uptake in Europe

Author:

Kunze Michael,Banović PavleORCID,Bogovič Petra,Briciu Violeta,Čivljak RokORCID,Dobler GerhardORCID,Hristea AdrianaORCID,Kerlik Jana,Kuivanen Suvi,Kynčl JanORCID,Lebech Anne-Mette,Lindquist Lars,Paradowska-Stankiewicz IwonaORCID,Roglić SrđanORCID,Smíšková DitaORCID,Strle FrancORCID,Vapalahti OlliORCID,Vranješ Nenad,Vynograd NataliyaORCID,Zajkowska Joanna MariaORCID,Pilz Andreas,Palmborg Andreas,Erber Wilhelm

Abstract

There has been an increase in reported TBE cases in Europe since 2015, reaching a peak in some countries in 2020, highlighting the need for better management of TBE risk in Europe. TBE surveillance is currently limited, in part, due to varying diagnostic guidelines, access to testing, and awareness of TBE. Consequently, TBE prevalence is underestimated and vaccination recommendations inadequate. TBE vaccine uptake is unsatisfactory in many TBE-endemic European countries. This review summarizes the findings of a scientific workshop of experts to improve TBE surveillance and vaccine uptake in Europe. Strategies to improve TBE surveillance and vaccine uptake should focus on: aligning diagnostic criteria and testing across Europe; expanding current vaccine recommendations and reducing their complexity; and increasing public education of the potential risks posed by TBEV infection.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Virology,Microbiology (medical),Microbiology

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