Vaccinazioni anti-pneumococco, anti-meningococco e anti-varicella le attuali politiche regionali

Valeria Alfonsi; Fortunato Paolo D'Ancona; Marta Luisa Ciofi Degli Atti

Vaccinazioni anti-pneumococco, anti-meningococco e anti-varicella le attuali politiche regionali

Translated title of the contribution: Anti-pneumococcal, anti-meningococcal and anti-varicella present Italian regional policies

Valeria Alfonsi, Fortunato Paolo D'Ancona, Marta Luisa Ciofi Degli Atti

Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu

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A survey conducted in Italy describes the current regional policies on pneumococcal conjugate (PNC), meningococcal C (MEN-C) and varicella vaccination. All regions returned the data: 20 provide free-of-charge PNC vaccination to high risk groups and 9 also to all infants; 17 provide free-of-charge men-C vaccination to high-risk groups and 9 also to all infants; 79 provide free-of-charge varicella vaccination to high-risk groups, three also to all children. Vaccination strategies for PNC, MEN-C and varicella vaccinations are not homogeneous in Italy. Further efforts are needed in order to guarantee immunization of high risk groups and to harmonise policies. To evaluate the impact of Regional policies, surveillance of vaccination coverage and preventable diseases should also be improved.

Translated title of the contribution	Anti-pneumococcal, anti-meningococcal and anti-varicella present Italian regional policies
Original language	Italian
Pages (from-to)	90-92
Number of pages	3
Journal	Medico e Bambino
Volume	27
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Feb 29 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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