Veterinary Public Health and Climate Change: Impact on Zoonoses

By Dr. Zubair Khalid, DVM, MS, PhD · 2026-08-11

Key Takeaways

• Climate change amplifies zoonotic disease risk by altering pathogen distribution and host contact rates, with primary drivers including temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events that influence vector survival and habitat availability.
• Vector-borne zoonoses, such as Dirofilaria repens and arboviruses, are expanding their geographic ranges into temperate regions due to warming temperatures and extended transmission seasons, necessitating enhanced surveillance in domestic animals like dogs and horses as early sentinels.
• Waterborne zoonoses, exemplified by Cryptosporidium species, are impacted by hydrological shifts; heavy rainfall increases runoff and contaminates water sources, while drought concentrates livestock around limited water bodies, elevating oocyst shedding and environmental contamination.
• Marine mammals serve as critical sentinel populations for climate-associated zoonotic threats, with unusual mortality events potentially indicating emerging pathogens or biotoxins with implications for coastal human populations sharing the same environment and food sources.
• Effective surveillance for climate-sensitive zoonoses requires a One Health approach, integrating veterinary, human, and environmental data, with a focus on early detection in animal reservoirs and vectors before widespread human transmission, utilizing tools like syndromic surveillance, vector monitoring, and molecular diagnostics.
• Veterinary practitioners must adapt risk assessments to include climate-driven range shifts, expanding differential diagnoses beyond historical endemic patterns and prioritizing molecular confirmation for novel pathogen detection outside documented geographic ranges or seasonal windows.

Climate change is altering the distribution, incidence, and emergence of zoonotic pathogens across domestic animal, wildlife, and human populations. This article examines the mechanisms by which climatic drivers influence zoonotic disease ecology, with emphasis on vector-borne pathogens, waterborne agents, and marine sentinel systems. It serves veterinary researchers and public health practitioners seeking a structured framework for anticipating pathogen range shifts, assessing surveillance priorities, and interpreting changing disease patterns in animal populations. The clinical question addressed is how veterinarians can recognize climate-sensitive zoonotic threats before they become established in new regions or host communities.

More than 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic in origin, encompassing bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, parasites, and other agents. Factors including climate change, urbanisation, animal migration and trade, travel, vector biology, and anthropogenic pressures have substantially influenced the emergence, re-emergence, distribution, and patterns of zoonoses. The veterinary profession occupies a critical position in this dynamic because domestic animals often serve as the first amplifying hosts or sentinel populations for pathogens that subsequently affect human health. Detection of a climate-driven pathogen in livestock or vectors typically precedes human case recognition, and the cost of outbreak control is considerably lower when intervention occurs at the animal or vector stage instead of after human transmission is established.

At a Glance

Climate Drivers and Zoonotic Pathogen Ecology

Temperature and precipitation act as master variables governing pathogen development, vector survival, and host contact rates. Arthropod vectors require specific thermal minima for extrinsic incubation periods, and warming expands the geographic windows in which transmission can occur. Humidity and rainfall determine larval habitat availability for mosquitoes and ticks, while drought can concentrate animal populations around shrinking water sources, increasing contact rates between wildlife, livestock, and humans. Extreme weather events disrupt established ecological relationships and can displace both wild and domestic animals, creating novel interfaces for pathogen exchange.

The relationship between climate variables and disease emergence is not linear. Pathogen transmission often responds to thresholds, such as minimum winter temperatures that permit vector overwintering or cumulative degree-days required for complete parasite development within a vector. Veterinary practitioners should therefore monitor also mean temperature changes but also the frequency of extreme events and the duration of conditions favourable to vector activity. Regional climate models, when integrated with local vector surveillance data, provide more actionable information than global projections alone.

Vector-Borne Zoonoses: Range Expansion and Establishment

Dirofilaria repens as a Model Emergent Pathogen

Dirofilaria repens exemplifies climate-driven range expansion in a zoonotic nematode. This parasite affects domestic and wild canids, is transmitted by several mosquito species, and typically causes subclinical subcutaneous infection in dogs while serving as the principal agent of human dirofilariosis in the Old World. Over recent decades, D. repens has increased in prevalence within its historical range and expanded into new areas of Europe, representing a paradigmatic example of an emergent pathogen. Evidence indicates that D. repens has spread faster than Dirofilaria immitis from endemic southern Europe toward northern latitudes.

Climate change affecting mosquito vectors and facilitated pet travel have contributed to this expansion. However, the major factor is likely the rate of undiagnosed dogs perpetuating the parasite life cycle. Many infected dogs remain undetected because of the subclinical nature of infection, the lack of rapid and reliable diagnostic tools, and limited awareness among practitioners. This interaction between climatic suitability and diagnostic gaps illustrates a recurring pattern: climate change creates the conditions for establishment, but local transmission persists only when animal reservoirs remain unidentified. Veterinary surveillance programs that incorporate routine screening of traveling or imported dogs, combined with vector distribution mapping, provide the earliest warning system for emerging dirofilariosis.

Arboviral Transmission Dynamics

Mosquito-borne viruses affecting both animals and humans follow similar ecological principles. Warming temperatures accelerate viral replication within mosquito vectors, shorten the extrinsic incubation period, and increase the proportion of vectors capable of transmitting infection. Extended warm seasons lengthen the transmission window, while milder winters permit vector survival at higher latitudes. Veterinary detection of arboviral activity in horses, birds, or other amplifying hosts frequently precedes human outbreak recognition, making companion animal and livestock practice an essential component of early warning surveillance.

Waterborne Zoonoses and Changing Hydrological Cycles

Cryptosporidium species represent a major waterborne zoonotic threat whose transmission patterns are sensitive to hydrological changes. Cryptosporidium is increasingly recognized as one of the major causes of moderate to severe diarrhea in developing countries, with livestock, particularly cattle, serving as one of the most important reservoirs of zoonotic infection. Of the nearly 20 Cryptosporidium species and genotypes reported in humans, Cryptosporidium hominis and Cryptosporidium parvum account for the majority of infections. Domesticated and wild animals can each harbour several species or genotypes with narrow host ranges and no major public health significance, complicating source attribution during outbreaks.

Climate change influences Cryptosporidium transmission through multiple pathways. Heavy rainfall events overwhelm water treatment infrastructure and increase runoff from agricultural land, mobilizing oocysts into drinking water sources. Drought conditions concentrate livestock and wildlife around remaining water bodies, elevating environmental contamination levels. Flooding can disperse contaminated material across wide areas and introduce pathogens into previously unaffected water systems. Veterinary practitioners managing cattle operations should consider seasonal hydrological forecasts when advising on pasture management, water source protection, and biosecurity around calving periods, when oocyst shedding peaks in young animals.

Marine Mammals as Sentinel Populations

Marine mammals provide a distinctive sentinel system for climate-associated zoonotic threats. Many marine mammal species have long life spans, are long-term coastal residents, feed at high trophic levels, and possess fat stores that serve as depots for anthropogenic toxins. They may be exposed to chemical pollutants, harmful algal biotoxins, and emerging or resurging pathogens, and because they share the coastal environment with humans and consume the same food, they serve as effective sentinels for public health problems. The long-term consequences of climate change and environmental degradation are likely to include disease emergence in marine plants and animals, with emerging diseases carrying epizootic potential and zoonotic implications.

Pathogenesis in marine mammals frequently involves complex interactions between infectious agents and cofactors such as anthropogenic contaminant burden, genetics, and immunologic dysfunction. Stranding networks and postmortem surveillance programs provide data on pathogen prevalence, contaminant loads, and immune status that cannot be obtained through terrestrial monitoring. Veterinarians involved in wildlife rehabilitation or coastal ecosystem management should interpret unusual mortality events in marine mammals as potential indicators of broader ecosystem change with human health relevance.

Surveillance Design for Climate-Sensitive Zoonoses

Surveillance objectives shift when climate change alters pathogen distribution. Traditional passive reporting captures clinical cases but lags behind environmental drivers. A climate-informed surveillance system integrates syndromic data from veterinary clinics, vector monitoring, wildlife mortality events, and livestock production records. The WHO One Health framework explicitly links human, animal, and environmental health sectors for zoonotic disease control, and this integration is most consequential where climate signals precede clinical emergence.

The CDC One Health resources emphasize cross-sector data sharing as a core function instead of an ancillary activity. For veterinary practitioners, the practical implication is that a single unusual case may carry population-level significance. A dog with subcutaneous nodules consistent with dirofilarial infection in a previously non-endemic region, a cluster of abortions in sheep with suspected Coxiella burnetii, or an unexpected Cryptosporidium outbreak in calves all warrant reporting through established channels even when the clinical presentation is familiar.

Sentinel Event Criteria

Not every case merits escalation. Establish local thresholds based on baseline incidence and known distribution. Criteria that should trigger enhanced reporting include:

• Pathogen detection outside the documented geographic range, confirmed by molecular methods where available
• Seasonal occurrence outside the historical transmission window, for example vector activity or clinical cases appearing earlier or persisting later than the 10 year average
• Unusual host species involvement, particularly wildlife or domestic species not previously associated with the pathogen in that region
• Clustered cases in space or time that exceed the local expected background rate
• Clinical severity or case fatality that deviates from the established pattern for the pathogen

The WOAH terrestrial animal health standards provide the international framework for notifiable disease reporting and trade-related surveillance obligations. Veterinarians should know which zoonoses are notifiable in their jurisdiction and the specific case definitions that trigger official reporting.

Diagnostic Capacity and Sample Selection

Climate-driven range expansion creates diagnostic challenges. A pathogen newly detected in a region may be misidentified as a more familiar endemic agent with similar presentation. Molecular confirmation becomes essential when clinical signs are non-specific and the geographic history is ambiguous.

Sample selection follows the pathogen and the clinical question. For suspected vector-borne pathogens, collect blood in EDTA for molecular testing and serum for serology. For skin lesions consistent with Dirofilaria repens, excisional biopsy of intact nodules provides the highest diagnostic yield, and the European review of Dirofilaria repens advances notes that many infected dogs remain undetected because of subclinical infection and limited diagnostic tools. For fecal pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, molecular subtyping distinguishes zoonotic from host-adapted species, a distinction with direct public health consequences. The Cryptosporidium species review identifies livestock, particularly cattle, as one of the most important reservoirs of zoonotic infection, and subtyping tools remain an active research gap.

Table 1 summarizes surveillance approaches by pathogen group and the climate signals that should modify surveillance intensity.

Risk Assessment Frameworks for Clinical Practice

A structured risk assessment converts climate projections into case-level decisions. The framework below applies at the individual animal or herd level and can be adapted to the practice setting.

Exposure History

The travel history question expands beyond international borders. Climate-driven range shifts mean that regional movement now carries pathogen risk that did not exist a decade ago. For a dog presented with fever and lethargy, the relevant questions include also foreign travel but also domestic travel to areas with newly established vector populations, exposure to floodwater, contact with wildlife or livestock, and tick or mosquito burden.

The zoonotic disease etiology review notes that climate change, urbanisation, animal migration and trade, and vector biology have greatly influenced the emergence, re-emergence, and distribution patterns of zoonoses. The clinical corollary is that a negative travel history no longer excludes a non-endemic pathogen.

Host and Environmental Modifiers

Host status changes the risk calculus. Immunocompromised animals, very young or aged animals, and pregnant animals may exhibit more severe disease or prolonged shedding. Production system matters: outdoor livestock operations face different vector exposure than confined systems, and wildlife-livestock interface density varies by region and management approach.

Environmental conditions at the time of presentation modify interpretation. A Cryptosporidium outbreak following flooding in a calf-rearing facility carries different implications than sporadic cases in a dry season, because flood events concentrate oocysts and increase the probability of human exposure through contaminated water sources.

Decision Thresholds

When clinical signs are compatible with a climate-sensitive zoonosis, the decision to pursue definitive diagnosis depends on:

• Public health consequence of a missed diagnosis
• Availability of confirmatory testing
• Cost relative to the clinical value
• Reporting obligations

For pathogens with high public health consequence, such as Cryptosporidium in a food animal operation or an arbovirus in a sentinel species, definitive diagnosis is warranted even when clinical management would not change. The One Health climate change review argues that the cost of emerging vector-borne zoonotic outbreaks is much lower when detected early in vectors or livestock instead of later in humans, which supports an aggressive diagnostic approach at the animal level.

Documentation and Data Integration

Clinical records serve dual purposes: patient care and population surveillance. Records should capture the data elements that make climate-sensitive disease detection possible.

Minimum Data Elements

For any suspected zoonotic case, record:

• Precise geographic location, including GPS coordinates where feasible
• Onset date and duration of clinical signs
• Vaccination and preventive product history, including the specific product and administration dates
• Vector exposure history, including recent travel and outdoor access
• Results of all diagnostic tests, including negative results
• Outcome and follow-up status

The MSD Veterinary Manual professional edition provides species-specific guidance on clinical presentation and diagnostic approaches, and practitioners should document findings in terms that support later epidemiological review.

Data Sharing Pathways

Individual practice records become surveillance data when aggregated. Submission pathways vary by jurisdiction and pathogen. Some regions maintain electronic reporting systems for notifiable diseases, while others rely on laboratory-based surveillance. Wildlife rehabilitation centers and diagnostic laboratories often serve as de facto surveillance nodes, and AVMA practice resources offer guidance on professional obligations and reporting expectations.

The marine mammal sentinel species review demonstrates the value of long-term tissue biobanking and stranding network pathology for detecting emerging disease. Veterinary practitioners in coastal regions should know their local stranding network and the protocols for sample submission when marine mammals present with unusual lesions or mortality patterns.

Monitoring Parameters for Climate-Sensitive Pathogens

Once a climate-sensitive zoonosis is confirmed, monitoring parameters depend on the pathogen and the treatment or control strategy.

For vector-borne nematode infections, monitor clinical resolution, microfilaraemia status where relevant, and vector exposure risk during the treatment period. For Cryptosporidium outbreaks, monitor fecal shedding intensity, hydration status, and the effectiveness of biosecurity measures through serial sampling.

For arboviral infections in sentinel species, monitor viraemia duration, seroconversion timing, and vector abundance in the surrounding environment. The interpretation of serological results requires knowledge of vaccination status and prior exposure, and paired acute and convalescent samples are often necessary.

The human organoid technology review notes that organoid models can provide insights into emerging health threats related to climate change and zoonotic infections. While organoid technology remains primarily a research tool, its capacity to model pathogen-host interactions without live animal experimentation may eventually support diagnostic development and vaccine testing for climate-sensitive zoonoses.

Regional and Production System Variation

Surveillance priorities and diagnostic approaches vary by region and production system. A dairy operation in a temperate zone with expanding mosquito ranges faces different vector-borne disease pressure than a beef operation in an arid region experiencing drought-related wildlife congregation at water sources. Smallholder mixed farming systems, common in many low and middle income countries, present different surveillance challenges than industrial operations, and the One Health climate change review emphasizes that integrated community-based surveillance is a promising avenue to reduce climate-related health effects in these settings.

Companion animal practice in urban areas may encounter imported or travel-associated zoonoses more frequently than rural practice, while wildlife rehabilitation settings face different exposure profiles. The correct surveillance approach depends on the local ecological context, the species mix, and the available diagnostic capacity. No single protocol fits all settings, and practitioners should adapt the frameworks above to their specific circumstances while maintaining the core principle: climate change alters pathogen distribution, and surveillance must track the change instead of assume historical patterns persist.

Recognized Complications and Early Detection

Climate-sensitive zoonoses fail most often at predictable points: vector surveillance lag, diagnostic misclassification, and incomplete exposure ascertainment. In vector-borne disease, the earliest detectable failure is a mismatch between predicted and observed vector phenology. A practice that expects seasonal mosquito activity in May but records Dirofilaria repens positive dogs in March should treat that discrepancy as an early signal, not an anomaly. The recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe document that subclinical canine infections perpetuate transmission cycles precisely because clinical detection lags behind entomological risk.

For waterborne pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, the failure mode is temporal. Heavy rainfall events mobilize oocysts from livestock pasture into surface water, yet clinical cases in calves and humans appear days to weeks later. A practice that does not link post-flood diarrhea to the hydrological event loses the diagnostic window. The current understanding of Cryptosporidium species in humans and animals identifies climate impacts on transmission as an explicit research gap, which means practitioners should err toward testing after extreme weather instead of waiting for case clusters.

Marine sentinel surveillance fails when morbidity events in pinnipeds or cetaceans are not communicated to terrestrial veterinary and public health authorities. The marine mammal sentinel species framework argues that these animals share coastal environments and food sources with humans, so a stranding event with zoonotic pathogen involvement is a public health signal, not a wildlife-only concern. Early detection requires that wildlife rehabilitation centers, diagnostic laboratories, and human health authorities maintain pre-existing reporting relationships.

Common Errors and Corrective Action

Less experienced clinicians commonly attribute febrile illness in dogs to common pathogens without considering climate-altered differentials. A dog with fever, lethargy, and eosinophilia in a region newly suitable for Dirofilaria repens may be tested only for Dirofilaria immitis. The corrective action is to review the MSD Veterinary Manual species-specific guidance on filarial diagnostics and to request speciation when clinical signs do not match the expected pathogen.

A second error is treating negative vector-borne serology as exclusionary. Seroconversion lags infection by weeks, and a single negative test in an endemic area does not rule out exposure. The corrective action is repeat testing after an interval consistent with the pathogen's seroconversion window, guided by current laboratory recommendations.

A third error is failure to record location data. A clinician who records "dog, pruritus, skin lesion" without travel history or precise geographic origin has generated a record that is useless for syndromic surveillance. The WHO One Health initiative and the CDC One Health resources both emphasize that cross-sector surveillance depends on standardized data elements, and location is the least optional of these.

Limitations of Current Evidence

The evidence base for climate-zoonosis linkages is strongest for vector-borne pathogens with well-characterized vectors and weakest for directly transmitted and foodborne zoonoses. Expert opinion differs on the relative weight of climate versus anthropogenic movement in pathogen range expansion. The Dirofilaria repens literature illustrates this: climate change affecting mosquito vectors and pet travel both contribute, but the authors of the European Dirofilaria repens review argue that undiagnosed dogs are likely the dominant factor. This is a genuine disagreement, not a settled question.

A further limitation is that most climate-zoonosis research originates in temperate regions, leaving tropical and subtropical systems undercharacterised. The review of zoonotic disease etiology and impact notes that climate change, urbanisation, and animal migration have influenced disease patterns, but the relative contribution of each factor varies by pathogen and region. Practitioners should be cautious about extrapolating regional findings to their own catchment.

Referral, Consultation, and Reporting Triggers

Referral to a specialist is warranted when a suspected zoonotic pathogen requires diagnostic capacity beyond the practice laboratory, when clinical progression is atypical, or when immunocompromised household contacts are involved. Consultation with a veterinary parasitologist or virologist is appropriate for speciation questions, particularly where treatment and public health implications differ by species.

Regulatory reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction and pathogen. The WOAH terrestrial animal health code defines notifiable diseases and surveillance expectations for international trade, and the AVMA practice resources provide guidance on professional obligations. When a clinician is uncertain whether a diagnosis is reportable, the correct action is to contact the relevant animal health authority before releasing the animal from care.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Should I Prioritize Diagnostic Testing When Molecular Confirmation Is Unavailable?

When molecular diagnostics are unavailable, prioritize by clinical presentation, exposure history, and local pathogen ecology. For suspected vector-borne zoonoses, paired acute and convalescent serology remains useful, though results are retrospective. Direct microscopy of blood smears, buffy coat preparations, or fecal concentrates can provide immediate evidence for pathogens such as Dirofilaria species or Cryptosporidium species. Cytology and histopathology offer adjunctive value for tissue-invasive infections. Where serology is the only option, interpret single high titres cautiously in endemic regions and request paired samples. Consult current laboratory directories and the MSD Veterinary Manual for species-specific sample handling requirements. Document all testing limitations in the medical record and communicate diagnostic uncertainty to the owner or referring veterinarian explicitly.

What Minimum Data Should I Record for a Suspected Climate-Sensitive Zoonosis?

Record the minimum data elements consistently: patient signalment, precise geographic location including GPS coordinates if available, onset date, clinical signs, vaccination status, ectoparasite control history, travel history within the past 30 days, and contact with wildlife, livestock, or standing water. Include environmental observations such as recent flooding, temperature anomalies, or vector abundance. Record the diagnostic tests performed, results, and sample storage details. This standardized approach supports local surveillance and regional trend detection. The World Health Organization One Health initiative emphasizes that integrated data sharing across human, animal, and environmental sectors improves early detection. Submit records through established reporting pathways even when a definitive diagnosis is pending, as incomplete data limits outbreak investigation.

How Do I Manage a Suspected Zoonotic Case in a Practice With Limited Biosecurity Infrastructure?

Implement layered precautions proportionate to the suspected pathogen. Use dedicated examination rooms where possible, barrier nursing supplies, and enhanced environmental disinfection. For suspected waterborne pathogens such as Cryptosporidium species, wear gloves and gowns, restrict immunocompromised staff from case handling, and disinfect surfaces with agents active against oocysts. For suspected vector-borne pathogens, isolate the patient indoors and maintain ectoparasite control to prevent secondary transmission. If dedicated isolation is unavailable, schedule the case at the end of the day and clean thoroughly afterwards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention One Health resources provide practical infection control guidance adaptable to low-resource settings. Document the biosecurity limitations and discuss residual risk with staff and owners.

How Should I Advise a Client Whose Pet Has a Newly Diagnosed Zoonotic Infection?

Explain the diagnosis in terms of transmission route, clinical implications for the pet, and specific human exposure risks. Avoid alarming generalizations. State clearly which household members face higher risk, such as young children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals, and give concrete precautions: hand hygiene after animal contact, restricting the pet from sleeping areas, and prompt removal of feces. For vector-borne infections, emphasize continued ectoparasite prevention for all household pets. Provide written take-home information and recommend the family physician or public health service for human testing or prophylaxis decisions. Frame the conversation as a shared responsibility between veterinary and human healthcare, consistent with the One Health approach described by Zinsstag and colleagues. Offer a follow-up appointment to reassess response to treatment.

What Are the Practical Limits of Climate-Based Risk Assessment in Routine Consultations?

Climate-based risk assessment is probabilistic, not deterministic. A warming trend or expanded vector range does not confirm that any individual case is climate-related. Practical limits include incomplete local vector surveillance data, lag between environmental change and pathogen establishment, and confounding factors such as animal movement and trade. The expansion of Dirofilaria repens across Europe illustrates this complexity, where climate change and pet travel both contributed, but undiagnosed dogs perpetuating the life cycle may be the dominant driver. Use climate data to raise suspicion and broaden differentials, not to exclude alternative diagnoses. The WOAH terrestrial animal health standards provide structured frameworks for notifiable disease investigation that remain applicable regardless of climate attribution.

How Do I Explain the Relevance of Climate Change to a Practice Owner Focused on Immediate Revenue?

Frame the issue in operational terms. Climate-sensitive zoonoses affect case volume, diagnostic revenue, and practice reputation. A practice that recognizes emerging pathogens early builds referral credibility and reduces the risk of missed diagnoses with medicolegal consequences. Routine data collection, such as consistent recording of travel history and vector exposure, costs little and improves diagnostic accuracy. Staff training on zoonotic disease precautions reduces occupational health risk and associated downtime. Participation in surveillance networks positions the practice as a community resource and may attract public health contracts. The American Veterinary Medical Association practice resources offer guidance on integrating preventive medicine services into practice economics. Present climate adaptation as a component of practice quality and risk management instead of an abstract environmental concern.

Related Clinical & Scientific Guides

• Wildlife Disease Surveillance: Designing and Implementing a One Health Program
• Biosecurity Risk Assessment for Livestock Operations: A Practical Framework
• Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Veterinary Personnel

References and Further Reading

• Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, Impact, and Control.. 2020.
• Marine mammals as sentinel species for oceans and human health.. 2011.
• Clinical applications of human organoids.. 2025.
• Climate change and One Health.. 2018.
• Cryptosporidium species in humans and animals: current understanding and research needs.. 2014.
• Recent advances on Dirofilaria repens in dogs and humans in Europe.. 2018.
• WHO One Health Initiative. WHO.
• CDC One Health and Zoonotic Disease Resources. CDC.
• MSD Veterinary Manual, Professional Edition. MSD Veterinary Manual.

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This article is educational professional reference material for veterinary audiences. It is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, individual clinical judgment, current product labeling, or applicable regulatory requirements.