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The evolution of vaccines for early childhood: the MMRV

G Ferrera1, R Squeri2, C Genovese3

  • 1Public Health Service, Epidemiology and Medicine, ASP Ragusa, Italy.

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|August 1, 2018
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Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines significantly reduce childhood disease. Italy

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella historically caused significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Vaccines have dramatically decreased the incidence of these diseases.
  • Available vaccines include MMR, varicella, and a combined MMRV vaccine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the updated Italian National Immunization Program (2017-19) regarding MMR and varicella vaccination.
  • To inform about new compulsory vaccination laws in Italy impacting school admissions.
  • To detail vaccination administration options under the national program.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Italian Law L 119/2017 concerning compulsory vaccinations.
  • Description of the Italian National Immunization Program 2017-19 vaccination schedules.
  • Explanation of vaccine administration protocols for MMR and varicella.

Main Results:

  • Italian Law L 119/2017 mandates ten vaccinations, including MMR and varicella, for nursery and kindergarten admission.
  • Non-compliance with mandatory vaccinations may result in fines.
  • The national program permits administration via separate trivalent MMR and monovalent varicella vaccines or a combined quadrivalent MMRV vaccine.

Conclusions:

  • The updated Italian vaccination policy aims to increase vaccine coverage for MMR and varicella.
  • Vaccination remains a critical public health strategy to control preventable childhood diseases.
  • Flexible administration options are provided to facilitate immunization.
Keywords:
MeaslesMumpsRubellaVaccineVaricella

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