Introduction of new and reinforcement of existing compulsory vaccinations in italy: First evaluation of the impact on vaccination coverage in 2017
Academic Article
Publication Date:
2018
Short description:
Introduction of new and reinforcement of existing compulsory vaccinations in italy: First evaluation of the impact on vaccination coverage in 2017 / D'Ancona, F., D'Amario, C., Maraglino, F., Rezza, G., Ricciardi, W., Iannazzo, S.. - In: EUROSURVEILLANCE. - ISSN 1025-496X. - 23:22(2018). [10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2018.23.22.1800238]
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.
Iris type:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
List of contributors:
D'Ancona, F.; D'Amario, C.; Maraglino, F.; Rezza, G.; Ricciardi, W.; Iannazzo, S.
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