[Anti-pneumococcus, anti-herpes-zoster and anti-papillomavirus vaccinations: experience in programming continuing education courses in local health units in Rome]

Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2019 Jan-Feb;75(1):80-89.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The National Vaccine Prevention Plan considers the recommendations for immune prophylaxis in all ages of life. However, compulsory vaccination introduced in 2017 focused the attention on improving global vaccination coverage in infants and children, giving less attention to adult/elderly vaccinations. The immunization of this population is necessary considering the change in the age structure of the population, whose average life expectancy is increasing. Aim of this work was the organization of continuing education courses about anti-Pneumococcus, anti-Herpes-Zoster and anti-Papillomavirus vaccinations to offer an update of knowledge and to discuss the attitudes of health professionals in vaccination centers of the Local Health Units in Rome.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Education, Public Health Professional*
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Papillomavirus Infections
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Vaccines / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Herpes Zoster Vaccine
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines
  • Vaccines