Publications by authors named "Francesca Fortin Franzoso"
Vaccines (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of varicella zoster virus (VZV) exposure due to potentially inadequate vaccination, which could lead to outbreaks that affect both HCWs and patients.
- A meta-analysis including data from 58 studies with 71,720 HCWs revealed a VZV seronegative status of 5.72%, with higher rates among younger workers, and similar seronegative rates were found for measles and rubella.
- The findings highlight the need for systematic immunity testing for newly hired HCWs to ensure adequate protection against VZV, measles, and rubella.
