Reviewed article: Oliveira TM, Araújo ACM, Costa GAT, Gomes LP, Alcantara TMPDC, Carvalho NS, Gusmão JD, Levi M, Burian APN, Ferraz ML, Silva TPR, Matozinhos FP. Social environment and services at the Special Immunobiological Reference Centers: epidemiological study, Minas Gerais, 2022-2024. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2026:35;e20250092

Key Points

• Findings reveal significant gaps in service availability at reference centers, indicating a need for improvement.
• A total of 2022-2024 observations highlight disparities in access to immunobiological services in Minas Gerais.
• Epidemiological study analyzes the social environment's impact on service delivery and public health.
• These findings suggest a need for policy intervention to enhance the effectiveness of immunobiological services.