Regional molecular epidemiology of dengue and the potential optimization of its control through the use of vaccines. Report of the arbovirus committee of the latin american society of pediatric infectious diseases, SLIPE

Introduction Dengue disease represents a large and growing global threat to public health, accounting for a significant burden to health systems of endemic countries. The World Health Organization's (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) currently recommend the use of TAK-003 dengue vaccine in high dengue burden and transmission settings for countries considering vaccination as part of their integrated management strategy for prevention and control of Dengue.