Open AccessMeasles-Related Hospitalizations in Italy, 2004–2016: The Importance of High Vaccination Coverage
Author(s) -
Fabiana Fiasca,
Stefano Necozione,
Leila Fabiani,
Marianna Mastrodomenico,
Antonella Mattei
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of global health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.602
H-Index - 66
ISSN - 2214-9996
DOI - 10.5334/aogh.2455
Subject(s) - measles , vaccination , medicine , virology , pediatrics
Measles is a highly contagious human infectious disease. It can lead to serious complications and often requires hospitalization. In Italy, as in other European countries, the goal of measles elimination in 2015 failed. To reach this target, identifying susceptible individuals, closing any immunity gaps and reaching adequate vaccination coverage is necessary.
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