The Council of Foreign Relations Global Health Program has spent the last several years following news reports about vaccine preventable outbreaks all over of the world.
The result is this comprehensive and interactive world map which lets individuals monitor the number of outbreaks on a particular continent or country, the types of outbreaks that have occurred(which span from measles to rubella and whooping cough) as well as the links to the original new articles which served as the research data.
This interactive map of vaccine preventable outbreaks serves to highlight growing the trend of anti-vaccine sentiments, especially in developed countries. Some medical professionals and celebrities have begun denouncing vaccines as a potential factor in autism, among other things, and encouraged members of the public to not get their children vaccinated. This map is meant to show how these beliefs affect the public at large.
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This Map of Vaccine Preventable Outbreaks is a Startling Wake Up Call
Trend Themes
1. Anti-vaccine Sentiments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing education campaigns and resources to combat anti-vaccine sentiments and promote the benefits and safety of vaccines.
2. Vaccine Preventable Outbreaks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a global surveillance system to quickly detect and respond to vaccine preventable outbreaks, improving global health security.
3. Interactive Data Visualization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing user-friendly interactive maps and platforms to visually present complex data, increasing public awareness and understanding of vaccine preventable outbreaks.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing technology solutions like AI and big data analytics to improve vaccine distribution and tracking, minimizing the risk of outbreaks.
2. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating vaccine education into school curricula and developing engaging digital resources, empowering students and families to make informed decisions about vaccinations.
3. Information Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building platforms and tools for real-time data collection and analysis, enabling health organizations and researchers to monitor and respond to vaccine preventable outbreaks more effectively.