Publications by authors named "Mario Borrelli"
The successful deployment of safe and effective vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been crucial in reducing the global disease burden. Owing to the need for vaccination series over time, continuous observational studies are needed to estimate the COVID-19 vaccine response in real-world conditions. In particular, the detection, assessment, and understanding of adverse effects following immunization (AEFI) with a COVID-19 vaccine are crucial to better address vaccination strategies.
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- This study explored the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in healthcare workers up to 6 months after receiving a booster mRNA vaccine, comparing those with no prior infections to those who had been infected before.
- The incidence rate of breakthrough infections was significantly lower in those with prior COVID-19 infections, indicating that previous exposure offers additional protection when combined with vaccination.
- The research highlights that vaccine protection diminishes more quickly in individuals without previous infections, particularly after three months, providing valuable insights for future COVID-19 vaccination strategies.
This study investigated the response to BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers (HCWs) in an Italian teaching hospital. 444 participants were surveyed with either multiple RT-PCR assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swabs or serology testing for the research of virus-specific immunoglobulins. Adverse events following immunization (AEFI) were reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Facebook is the most popular social network across the world and also allows users access to health information. Our study presents an overview of the official Facebook profiles of hospitals in Italy ( = 1351) and how much they are used. : All hospitals were surveyed on the number of Facebook posts in May (post-lockdown) and October (second pandemic wave) 2020.
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