Vaccination Open Day: A Cross-Sectional Study on the 2023 Experience in Lombardy Region, Italy

• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060685
• Publication Date: 2024-05-27T14:14:07Z
• Authors: Pier Mario Perrone; Simona Scarioni; Elisa Astorri; Chiara Marrocu; Navpreet Tiwana; Matteo Letzgus; Catia Borriello; Silvana Castaldi
• Keywords: Shingles

Background: Vaccination is a highly effective tool for controlling infectious diseases, particularly in populations at high risk of contagion due to clinical conditions or occupational exposure, such as healthcare workers. The purpose this study present the open day event that marked beginning influenza and anti-COVID-19 vaccination campaign Lombardy region describe experience an Istituto di Ricovero e Cura Carattere Scientifico Milan. Methods: During day, eligible individuals received free vaccinations influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, shingles, provided by Agenzia per la Tutela della Salute. In celebration centenary Università degli Studi Milano, Fondazione Ca’Granda Ospedale Policlinico, contracted hospital university, created special electronic diary total 150 individuals, equally divided between children aged 2–6, pregnant women, university staff. Results: At regional level, 6634 vaccines, 2055 108 anti-pneumococcal 37 anti-zoster vaccines were administered. A 3134 (47.3%) 1151 (56%) 77 (62%) given 60–79. No differences observed number male female vaccinees (1017 1038, respectively), who vaccine. Policlinico Foundation, out available booking slots, 154 administered, including 117 vaccines. Conclusions: establishment vaccine days beneficial way increase compliance. Co-administration little-known outside settings could also be useful tool.