Manifesto on the Value of Adult Immunization: “We Know, We Intend, We Advocate”

Vaccines

Stefania Maggi¹  Michele Conversano²  Giovanni Gabutti³  Francesco Blasi⁴  Sandro Giuffrida⁵  Raffaele Antonelli-Incalzi⁶  Alessandro Rossi⁷  Cinzia Marano⁸  Marta Vicentini⁹ 

[1] Aging Branch, Institute of Neuroscience, National Research Council, 35128 Padova, Italy;Department for Public Health, Local Health Unit Taranto, 74121 Taranto, Italy;Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy;Department of Prevention, Local Health Unit Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy;Geriatric Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, 00128 Rome, Italy;Italian Society of General Medicine and Primary Care, 50142 Florence, Italy;Medical Affairs, GSK, 1300 Wavre, Belgium;Medical Affairs, GSK, 37135 Verona, Italy;

关键词: adults;    aging;    inflammaging;    immunosenescence;    Italy;    recommendations;   

DOI  :  10.3390/vaccines9111232

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Immunization through vaccination is a milestone achievement that has made a tremendous contribution to public health. Historically, immunization programs aimed firstly to protect children, who were disproportionally affected by infectious diseases. However, vaccine-preventable diseases can have significant impacts on adult mortality, health, and quality of life. Despite this, adult vaccinations have historically been overlooked in favor of other health priorities, because their benefits to society were not well recognized. As the general population is aging, the issue of vaccination in older adults is gaining importance. In high-income countries, recommendations for the routine vaccination of older adults have been gradually introduced. The Italian National Immunization Plan is considered to be among the most advanced adult vaccination plans in Europe. However, available data indicate there is low adherence to vaccination recommendations in Italy. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the damage that can be caused by an infectious disease, especially among adults and individuals with comorbidities. The aim of this “Manifesto”, therefore, is to provide an overview of the existing evidence on the value of adult vaccination, in the Italian context, with a call to action to healthcare providers and health authorities.

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