Introduction of new and reinforcement of existing compulsory vaccinations in Italy: first evaluation of the impact on vaccination coverage in 2017.
Introduction of new and reinforcement of existing compulsory vaccinations in Italy: first evaluation of the impact on vaccination coverage in 2017.
Euro Surveill. 2018 May;23(22):
Authors: D'Ancona F, D'Amario C, Maraglino F, Rezza G, Ricciardi W, Iannazzo S
Abstract
In June 2017, a decree-law to increase the number of mandatory vaccinations from 4 to 10 for minors up to 16-years-old was issued in Italy. The vaccination coverage for 2017 showed a positive impact for all the vaccines, particularly for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at 91.6% for the year 2017, showing a 4.4% increase compared with 2016 (87.2%). Continued monitoring is needed to evaluate the medium to long-term effects of the law.
PMID: 29871721 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Euro Surveill - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: D'Ancona F, D'Amario C, Maraglino F, Rezza G, Ricciardi W, Iannazzo S Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research
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