Vaccination Open Day: A Cross-Sectional Study on the 2023 Experience in Lombardy Region, Italy

Pier Mario Perrone (), Simona Scarioni, Elisa Astorri, Chiara Marrocu, Navpreet Tiwana, Matteo Letzgus, Catia Borriello and Silvana Castaldi
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Pier Mario Perrone: Department Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
Simona Scarioni: Department Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
Elisa Astorri: Department Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
Chiara Marrocu: Department Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
Navpreet Tiwana: Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
Matteo Letzgus: Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
Catia Borriello: Vaccination Unit, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, 20131 Milan, Italy
Silvana Castaldi: Department Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 6, 1-14

Abstract: Background: Vaccination is a highly effective tool for controlling infectious diseases, particularly in populations at high risk of contagion due to clinical conditions or occupational exposure, such as healthcare workers. The purpose of this study is to present the open day event that marked the beginning of the influenza and anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the Lombardy region and to describe the experience of an Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico in Milan. Methods: During the vaccination open day, eligible individuals received free vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and shingles, as provided by the Lombardy Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute. In celebration of the centenary of the Università degli Studi di Milano, the Fondazione Ca’Granda Ospedale Policlinico, a contracted hospital of the university, created a special electronic diary for a total of 150 individuals, equally divided between children aged 2–6, pregnant women, and university staff. Results: At the regional level, a total of 6634 influenza vaccines, 2055 anti-COVID-19 vaccines, 108 anti-pneumococcal vaccines, and 37 anti-zoster vaccines were administered. A total of 3134 (47.3%) influenza vaccines, 1151 (56%) anti-COVID-19 vaccines, and 77 (62%) anti-pneumococcal vaccines, were given to individuals aged 60–79. No differences were observed between the total number of male and female vaccinees (1017 and 1038, respectively), who received the anti-COVID-19 vaccine. At the Policlinico Foundation, out of 150 available booking slots, 154 vaccines were administered, including 117 influenza vaccines. Conclusions: The establishment of vaccine open days is a beneficial way to increase vaccine compliance. Co-administration of little-known vaccinations outside of healthcare settings could also be a useful tool.

Keywords: influenza vaccination; vaccine; vaccination coverage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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