Pertussis outbreak in neonates and young infants across Italy, January to May 2024: implications for vaccination strategies.
Euro Surveill
; 29(23)2024 Jun.
Article
em En
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| ID: mdl-38847118
ABSTRACT
Since January 2024, Italy experiences a pertussis outbreak, primarily affecting neonates and unvaccinated infants at high risk of severe complications and mortality; 11 major paediatric centres noted 108 hospitalisations and three deaths by 10 May. The outbreak reflects increased circulation of Bordetella pertussis and non-adherence to immunisation recommendations during pregnancy. Public health interventions, including maternal immunisation, vaccination of infants as early as possible and post-exposure prophylaxis, are critical for reducing the burden of pertussis and preventing further mortality.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bordetella pertussis
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Vacina contra Coqueluche
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Coqueluche
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Surtos de Doenças
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Vacinação
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Euro Surveill
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Euro surveill
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Euro surveillance
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália