Publications by authors named "Roberta Farneti"
Vaccines (Basel)
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- In Italy, individuals turning 65 are recommended to receive free vaccinations for Herpes Zoster, pneumococcal disease, and influenza each year, but achieving high vaccination rates is difficult.
- A study in Forlì, Northern Italy, analyzed vaccination coverage for these diseases, evaluating how factors like altitude, urban planning, and the presence of vaccination centers affect vaccine uptake among 15,272 individuals.
- Results showed low vaccination rates (26.9% for HZ, 36.7% for PCV, and 43.5% for FLU), indicating that living in flat areas and having nearby vaccination services significantly increased uptake, highlighting the need for local health authorities to consider geographic and accessibility factors in their campaigns
