Dengue vaccines need long-term surveillance

The article addresses the need for long-term surveillance of dengue vaccines' safety and efficacy. Dengue vaccines are an important tool in combating this viral disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Long-term monitoring is essential to identify potential adverse effects that may emerge over time. Surveillance must include tracking vaccine effectiveness against different dengue virus serotypes. The scientific community emphasizes that without systematic long-term monitoring, we cannot fully understand the safety profile of these vaccines. The article was published in Science magazine in August 2026.