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Do Tuscan people adhere to meningococcal C vaccination during an emergency campaign?

A Bechini1, D Paolini2, F Pieralli1

  • 1Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene
|November 7, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

An emergency meningococcal C (MenC) vaccination program in Tuscany, Italy, showed satisfactory adherence, with vaccination coverage reaching 47.1% for the primary target group. The campaign

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Tuscany experienced a significant increase in meningococcal disease cases between January 2015 and February 2016.
  • This surge necessitated an immediate public health intervention to control disease spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the emergency meningococcal C (MenC) vaccination program implemented in Tuscany.
  • To assess population adherence to the vaccination campaign within the Local Health Unit (LHU) of Florence.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the MenC vaccination program and associated communication strategies in Florence's LHU.
  • Investigation of vaccination coverage (VC) as a measure of population adherence.
  • Monitoring of adverse drug reactions (ADR) to ensure vaccine safety.

Main Results:

  • A multi-channel communication campaign targeted citizens aged 11-20 and extended to individuals over 45 due to high incidence.
  • Vaccination coverage reached 47.1% for the primary target demographic.
  • The adverse drug reaction reporting rate was 3.1 per 10,000, confirming vaccine safety.

Conclusions:

  • The immunization campaign demonstrated effectiveness, with a significant decrease in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases in 2017.
  • Achieving higher vaccination coverage is challenged by public vaccine hesitancy.
  • The study highlights the importance of effective communication in emergency vaccination programs.
Keywords:
Emergency immunization campaignMeningococcal C invasive diseasePopulation adherenceTuscanyVaccination coverage

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