In Italy, a series of vaccinations are considered mandatory and imposed by the State to avoid mass epidemics. In particular, for all newborns, vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and viral hepatitis B is planned.
What changes since 2017
With the decree-law on the prevention of vaccination for minors from zero to 16 years, the mandatory and free vaccinations pass from four to twelve ; in addition to those already seen
- anti-poliomelitica;
- anti-diphtheria;
- anti-tetanus;
- anti-hepatitis B;
the mandatory vaccination is added for
- whooping cough
- meningitis (Haemophilus influenzae ditipo B; meningococcus B and meningococcus C)
- measles;
- rubella;
- mumps;
- varicella
For more information, consult the health ministry's guide to the new vaccination requirements
The vaccination cycle usually begins in the third month of life (two months completed); since this is the period in which the child begins to produce its own antibodies (in the first months of life it is protected by maternal antibodies). To obtain effective protection over time, it is necessary to comply with the vaccination schedule, which sets the time intervals in which it is appropriate to administer vaccines and subsequent recalls.
As for adults, there are mandatory vaccinations for certain categories of people and workers most at risk. Among these are the tetanus (for sportsmen, farmers, metalworkers, ecological operators, miners), the antimeningococcica, the antitific, the antidipto-tetanica, the anti-measles-mumps-rubella (for army recruits) and the antitubercular (for health personnel). Furthermore, a series of vaccinations are mandatory for travelers traveling to particular destinations.
