Italian immunization calendar implementation: Time to optimize number of vaccination appointments?
Hum Vaccin Immunother
; 19(1): 2156745, 2023 12 31.
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ABSTRACT
In the Italian vaccination schedule, at least six vaccination appointments are scheduled in the first year of life. This implies more discomfort for both the patient and the parents. This was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which several appointments were missed. A UK experience with three injectable vaccines and an oral one co-administered at the same appointment (4-in-1) at 2 and 4 months of age showed interesting results. The vaccination coverage was high, consistent with previous practice, and no relevant increase in adverse events was reported. Translating the UK experience into the Italian context would not be immediate, due to several organizational and social issues. Nevertheless, this option warrants some further considerations, which are discussed in this manuscript.
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1_ASSA2030
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pandemias
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COVID-19
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Humans
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Infant
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
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En
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Hum Vaccin Immunother
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article