Publications by authors named "Angelo Fraioli"
In Italy, in this period, much attention is dedicated to reach adequate vaccination coverage in children and adolescents. In this study, Vaccination Registry was checked in a Local Health Unit in Rome, Italy, to identify children born in 2007 and 2008 who had not completed the vaccination schedule. Coverage for booster doses of measles, mumps, rubella and for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio vaccines in the 2213 children was around 70%.
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- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 4.8% of cancers and is the leading cause of cervical cancer; secondary prevention methods like PAP tests and primary prevention through vaccination can significantly reduce cancer incidence.
- In Italy, the HPV vaccine has been available to girls since 2008 and boys since 2017, but overall vaccination rates are declining.
- A study in Lazio Region revealed inconsistencies in vaccination services, such as limited hours and availability, suggesting that addressing these issues could enhance vaccine coverage and patient outreach.