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A Possible Unmet Need: Pneumococcal Vaccination in the Workplaces—A Systematic Review of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Shipyard Workers Matteo Riccò, Luca Pipitò, Claudio Costantino, Silvio Tafuri, Chiara Noviello, Marco Bottazzoli, Paolo Manzoni, Daniel Fiacchini, Marco Falcone, Pasquale Gianluca Giuri, Davide Gori, Antonio Cascio Vaccines, 2026 Background: Workplace-related outbreaks of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) have been increasingly reported among shipyard workers, yet their epidemiological and clinical features remain incompletely characterized. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize available evidence on IPD outbreaks in shipyard settings. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, and medRxiv was conducted up to March 2026. Observational studies reporting IPD outbreaks in shipyards were included. Pooled incidence rates and clinical outcomes were estimated using random-effects models, with heterogeneity assessed by I2 statistics. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Results: Eight studies describing six outbreaks across four European countries (France, Norway, Northern Ireland, Finland; 2015–2025) were included, encompassing 131 cases among 35,623 workers. The pooled incidence was 368.9 cases per 100,000 workers with an attack rate of 2.36 per 1000 person-months for total cases, compared to 200.49 cases per 100,000 workers (95%CI 103.54–387.85) and 1.10 cases per 1000 person-months (95% CI 0.17–2.03) for laboratory confirmed cases, with considerable heterogeneity across studies. Most cases occurred in men (97.7%), with the median age ranging from 39 to 48 years. Hospitalizations occurred in 79.1% of cases, intensive care unit admission in 13.7%, and the case fatality ratio was 0.8%. Serotype 4 accounted for 67.2% of characterized isolates. Occupational exposures and shared accommodation may have contributed to transmission, although this could not be formally assessed. Conclusions: IPD outbreaks in shipyard settings are characterized by high incidence but relatively favorable outcomes, likely reflecting workforce demographics. However, considerable heterogeneity and methodological limitations across studies constrain the interpretation of pooled estimates. Preventive strategies, including vaccination and workplace-targeted interventions, should be considered as plausible public health measures, with a proactive role for occupational health services.
Past behavior predicts future protection: uncovering key drivers of influenza vaccine acceptance in Italy in the post-pandemic era Emanuele Amodio, Rita Aiello, Michele Battisti, Alessandra Casuccio, Claudio Costantino, Puja Khugputh, Gianluca Lo Coco, Giuseppe Maggio, Giuseppe Moscelli, Martina Palermo, Laura Salerno, Giovanni Tinervia, Giuseppe Vella, Francesco Vitale International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2026 OBJECTIVES: Influenza is a seasonal viral respiratory disease causing significant global mortality but preventable through vaccination. Despite WHO recommendations, vaccination rates in Italy remain low due to mistrust, misinformation, and vaccine hesitancy. This study investigates determinants of influenza vaccine uptake in the post-COVID-19 era to identify barriers and guide targeted interventions. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a representative sample of 8067 Italian adults between December 2024 and January 2025 through an anonymous online questionnaire. The survey explored sociodemographic characteristics, infectious disease behaviors, COVID-19 pandemic experiences, and vaccination attitudes. RESULTS: Overall, 33.7% of respondents received the influenza vaccine, while 61.8% reported no vaccination intention. Multinomial logistic regression identified three key domains of predictors. Sociodemographic determinants associated with uptake included age 65-75 years (OR = 1.89; 95% CI: 1.11-3.19), inactive employment status (OR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.12-2.67), and comorbidities (OR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.00-1.50). Past vaccination history emerged as the strongest driver of uptake (OR = 8.19; 95% CI: 3.98-16.84). Finally, behavioral factors, specifically the perception of mask usefulness, were significantly associated with vaccination intention among the unvaccinated (OR = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.11-1.75). CONCLUSIONS: Influenza vaccination adherence in Italy is influenced by sociodemographic factors and preventive health practices, but most strongly by past vaccination behavior that should, thus, strength long-term engagement with vaccination programs.
Did Nirsevimab Shift Pediatric Hospitalizations Due to Lower Respiratory Tract Infections? A Nationwide Italian Study (2024–2025) Paolo Manzoni, Matteo Riccò, Chryssoula Tzialla, Graziano Barera, Paolo Del Barba, Simona De Franco, Guido Pellegrini, Enrico Crapanzano, Giangiacomo Nicolini, Andrea Alba, Stefano Fiocchi, Mauro Vivalda, Giulia Natta, Alessandra Casati, Mariano Manzionna, Simone Rugolotto, Laura Saggioro, Simona Pesce, Maria Scavone, Antonietta Distilo, Vincenza Roseto, Antonino Di Toro, Luca Pierri, Gianfranco Scarpelli, Elvira Bonanno, Lidia Decembrino, Enrico Felici, Camilla Selvatico, Valentina Saracco, Francesco Morrone, Claudio Costantino, Cecilia Nobili, Mario Giuffrè Viruses, 2026 Nirsevimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to prevent infections due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Here we report on a retrospective, multicenter study encompassing a total of 19 Italian neonatal and pediatric centers evaluating the epidemiology of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI)-related hospitalizations in infants younger than 2 years during the first RSV season following the introduction of nirsevimab prophylaxis. A total of 401 hospitalizations were reported, with 40.4% being in children with previous prophylaxis with nirsevimab. Respiratory syncytial virus was the most frequently identified pathogen (47.5%), followed by rhinovirus/enterovirus (20.2%) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV; 6.9%). In multivariable analyses adjusted for age, sex, and month of diagnosis, prior nirsevimab immunization was associated with a significantly reduced likelihood of RSV-related hospitalization (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.259; 95% CI, 0.157–0.427), corresponding to an estimated effectiveness of 74.1% (95% CI, 57.3–84.3). Conversely, nirsevimab-immunized infants showed increased odds of hospitalization due to hMPV (aOR, 2.490; 95% CI, 1.019–6.085) and rhinovirus/enterovirus (aOR, 2.573; 95% CI, 1.424–4.650). Lower respiratory tract infections associated with hMPV predominantly occurred outside the typical RSV season, being associated with moderate-to-severe clinical presentations. These findings confirm the real-world effectiveness of nirsevimab against RSV hospitalizations, also highlighting the need for the continued surveillance of non-RSV respiratory pathogens in the context of universal RSV immunoprophylaxis.
Vaccine literacy among Italian travelers: A web-based survey using a brief assessment tool Luigi Roberto Biasio, Fabiana Nuccetelli, Sara Ciampini, Valeria Gabellone, Deborha Pezzola, Andrea Cinnirella, Rosita Cipriani, Alessandra D’Abramo, Daniel Fiacchini, Claudio Costantino, Pierluigi Lopalco, , Rosario Asciutto, Alessandro Baldissera, Daria Bucci, Giovanni Cicconi, Valentina Ciusco, Angela Corpolongo, Flavio D’Ambrosio, Patrizia De Marco, Fabio Desiante, Francesco Fati, Lorenzo Frivoli, Silvia Giorgi, Roberta Lattanzio, Gaetano Maffongelli, Maria Paula Manuele, Giorgia Mazzarini, Domenico Mirabile, Rosanna Montervino, Vania Moroni, Emanuele Nicastri, Sara Palmeri, Valentina Pittera, Andrea Poscia, Marinella Pulito, Selena Saracino, Federica Scaccia, Sudwaric Sharma, Serena Vita Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, 2026 The convergence of emerging infectious diseases, accelerating ecological changes, and increasing global mobility makes Vaccine Literacy (VL) a critical component of contemporary travel medicine. Enhanced VL can facilitate more effective provider-traveler communication, ultimately reducing infectious disease transmission risks associated with international travel. This cross-sectional survey aimed to measure VL levels among Italian travelers through an online survey using the ‘Vaccine Literacy Brief Tool’ (VLBT), a new three-item instrument assessing functional, interactive, and critical dimensions, derived from previously validated measures. Additional study objectives were to explore VL relationships with antecedents, attitudes, and outcomes, as well as to establish the tool’s construct and criterion validity within the traveler population. Enrollment was conducted through a QR code displayed at nine vaccination clinics across five Italian regions, linking to an anonymous questionnaire (Google Forms) that visiting travelers could voluntarily access and complete before receiving vaccination for their trip. In addition to VL skills, the psychological antecedents of Vaccine Hesitancy (VH), the “3Cs” (confidence, complacency, convenience) were assessed. Additional measures included demographic and travel-related variables, as well as behavioral, cognitive and intentional vaccination outcomes. A total of 534 questionnaires were collected between January and July 2025. Participants showed a mean VL score of 3.07 ± 0.66 on a four-point Likert scale, significantly lower than the 3.21 ± 0.42 reported in previous general population studies (p < .001). The mean 3Cs score was 1.92 ± 0.60, indicating relatively high VH levels. VL and 3Cs scores showed a significant negative correlation (r = −0.204, P < .001). Participants consisted primarily of highly educated adults aged 18–40 years. VL scores were negatively associated with younger age (ρ = −0.132, p = .002), and positively with higher educational level (ρ = 0196, p < .001), higher income (ρ = 0.145, p < .001), greater number of information sources consulted (r = 0.104, p = .016), and more favorable vaccination outcomes. Conversely, the 3Cs demonstrated inverse significant relationships with the same demographic and behavioral variables. No significant gender differences emerged for either VL or 3Cs measures. Construct validity of the VLBT was supported by the significant negative correlation between VL and 3Cs scores, and with additional confirmation provided through reliability tests and factor analyses. Criterion validity was demonstrated through significant associations between VL scores and vaccination behaviors: number of vaccines received, vaccination recall accuracy, awareness of destination-specific pre-travel vaccination requirements, and influenza vaccination intention. Mediation analysis revealed that the 3Cs partially mediated the relationship between VL and specific vaccination intention outcomes, while demographic characteristics (age, income) and travel-related factors (number of information sources) significantly moderated these associations. The VLBT assessed travelers’ VL levels through three simple questions and demonstrated potential clinical utility in travel medicine. By facilitating identification of individuals with limited literacy levels, the new tool can help providers orientate the discussion for a profitable counseling session. Implementation research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in routine travel clinical practice. The high VH revealed in the traveler population warrants future targeted research.
Decoding point-of-care testing: A strategic tool for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 management in healthcare facilities Caterina Ledda, Helena C. Maltezou, Gaetano Isola, Giuseppe Motta, Carmelina Daniela Anfuso, Claudio Costantino, Venerando Rapisarda Biosensors and Bioelectronics X, 2025 The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the seasonal burden of influenza have underscored the urgent need for rapid and decentralized diagnostic tools in healthcare settings. This review explores the role of Point-of-Care (POC) testing in controlling respiratory virus transmission, focusing on its technical foundations, clinical applications, and implementation challenges. A systematic literature screening was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, prioritizing studies from 2020 onward, to examine the diagnostic performance, use cases, and operational constraints of rapid antigen and molecular POC platforms. Comparative analysis highlights substantial differences in analytical sensitivity, turnaround times, cost-effectiveness, and deployment logistics between isothermal amplification, RT-PCR-based, and immunochromatographic assays. Emerging technologies, including SERS-based biosensors and multiplex portable platforms, are also discussed for their potential to enhance specificity and scalability. A dedicated section addresses real-world barriers such as device cost, personnel training, sample throughput, and regulatory considerations. Figure-based summaries and performance tables are included to assist clinicians and policymakers in selecting appropriate tools. Finally, we propose a strategic framework for integrating POC diagnostics into infection control protocols in hospitals and occupational health services. The findings suggest that when appropriately selected and deployed, POC testing can significantly reduce transmission risk, optimize patient management, and minimize workforce disruption. These outcomes justify broader adoption of POC tools and continued investment in innovation and clinical validation. • Enhanced Pandemic Response: This technology could facilitate a more effective global response to pandemics by enabling prompt detection and isolation of infected individuals. • Policy Implications: The study has the potential to assist policymakers in formulating more efficient infection control guidelines and testing protocols. • Development of New Diagnostic Tools: The insights gained may catalyze the development of more efficient point-of-care tests for various pathogens.
Impact of a Universal Nirsevimab Prevention Program Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis in Infants in Sicily (Italy) During the 2024–2025 Epidemic Season: A Retrospective Cohort Study Claudio Costantino, Emanuele Amodio, Rosario Asciutto, Costanza Affranchi, Franco Belbruno, Nicole Bonaccorso, Sonia Cilia, Fabio Massimo Contarino, Vincenzo Di Gaetano, Francesco Di Gregorio, Angelo Foresta, Roberto Furnari, Flavio Genna, Dario Genovese, Gabriele Giorgianni, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Sara Palmeri, Giovanna Parrino, Alessandra Piazza, Sebastiano Pollina Addario, Giovanni Tinervia, Fabio Tramuto, Francesco Vitale Vaccines, 2025 Objectives: The introduction of universal prophylaxis with Nirsevimab represents a major innovation in preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in newborns. In Sicily, Nirsevimab administration began on 1 November 2024, for all newborns under one year and at-risk infants during the 2024–2025 season. This study assessed the real-world impact of this strategy in reducing RSV-related hospitalizations. Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined newborns residing in Sicily from 2015 to May 2025, evaluating hospitalization incidence rates attributable to RSV during the first year of life. RSV hospitalizations were identified using ICD-9 codes (079.6, 466.11, 480.1) in any diagnostic position. Incidence rates in the 2024–2025 season (intervention period) were compared with preceding seasons. Results: During the study period, 4431 RSV hospitalization cases occurred (19.84 cases per 1000 person-years), peaking in 2023–2024 (53.47 cases per 1000 person-years). A statistically significant 40% reduction in RSV hospitalizations was observed during the 2024–2025 season (October–April) compared with the preceding season, with a relative reduction ranging between 33.4% and 54.8% across sensitivity models. Conclusions: These results confirm the significant impact of the universal prophylaxis program in real-world practice, consistent with other European programs. These findings support universal RSV prevention strategies and provide insights for optimizing regional and national health policies.
Effectiveness of an Active Offer of Influenza Vaccination to Hospitalized Frail Patients Alessandra Fallucca, Davide Anzà, Claudio Costantino, Cristina Genovese, Giovanni Genovese, Caterina Elisabetta Rizzo, Tania Vitello, Luigi Zagra, Vincenzo Restivo Vaccines, 2025 Background/Objectives: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the influenza season returned to its typical pre-pandemic circulation patterns. The category of people most vulnerable to severe influenza was older adults, and frail individuals, confirming their central role as a priority group for vaccination. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an active influenza vaccination program in an area with low influenza vaccination rates and propensity to vaccine co-administration. Methods: People recruited were hospitalized frail individuals, patients over the age of 60, and those with chronic illnesses or comorbidities. It was administered a questionnaire to investigate adherence to influenza vaccination and the Health Action Process Approach was used to evaluate the propensity to co-administration. Results: A total of 418 hospitalized patients were enrolled in the study, of whom 58.4% (n = 244) received the influenza vaccine and 17.9% (n = 75) had a higher propensity to have co-administration of influenza and other recommended vaccines. The factors associated with influenza vaccination acceptance were received advice from hospital healthcare workers (aOR = 10.6 p < 0.001) and previous influenza vaccination (aOR = 18.1; p < 0.001). Propensity to vaccine co-administration was associated with a higher educational level (aOR = 4.21; p = 0.002), receiving vaccination advice from hospital healthcare workers (aOR = 2.80; p = 0.03), perceived positive outcome (aOR = 1.29; p = 0.02) and perceived self-efficacy (aOR = 1.48; p < 0.001). Conslusions: This study explored the impact on influenza vaccination coverage in implementing in hospital vaccination offer. The reliability of this strategy, together with the standard vaccination offer, could allow reaching the recommended vaccination coverage, particularly among at-risk people.
Assessing vaccination intentions and perceptions among pregnant women in Italy: A multicenter cross-sectional study in the context of mandatory policies and the COVID-19 pandemic Giacomo Scaioli, Manuela Martella, Giuseppina Lo Moro, Alessandro Mara, Marta Castagnotto, Emilia Prospero, Corinna Fortunato, Edoardo Di Naro, Maria Teresa Montagna, Mara Mattioli, Alessandro Bianconi, Elisa Langiano, Elisabetta De Vito, Antonella Agodi, Martina Barchitta, Aida Bianco, Francesca Licata, Rosaria Cappadona, Anastasia Troia, Matilde Ogliastro, Elvira Massaro, Elisa Gabrielli, Pier Luigi Lopalco, Maria Pavia, Giovanna Paduano, Anna Odone, Chiara Barbati, Chiara de Waure, Ester Bonanno, Alessandra Maio, Leonardo Villani, Michele Innocenzio, Azzurra Massimi, Claudio Costantino, Giorgio Graziano, Nicola Nante, Giovanni Guarducci, Paola Affanni, Maria Eugenia Colucci, Laura Brunelli, Ginevra Battello, Fabrizio Bert, Roberta Siliquini, Giovanni Delli Carpini, Andrea Ciavattini, Giovanni Falcicchio, Osvalda De Giglio, Lamberto Manzoli, Irene Giacchetta, Maria Clara La Rosa, Claudia La Mastra, Maria Elena Flacco, Alberto Fedele, Francesco Vitale, Cesira Pasquarella, Licia Veronesi, Tullio Ghi, Serena Neri, Corrado De Vito, Stefania Boccia, Elisabetta Mariottini, Filiberto Maria Severi, Maria Parpinel, Laura Geraci, Melissa Comin De Candido, Lorenza Driul, Filip Gabriele, Sala Alessia Vaccine, 2025
Herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine coverage and confidence in Italy: a Nationwide cross-sectional study, the OBVIOUS project Aurelia Salussolia, Angelo Capodici, Francesca Scognamiglio, Giusy La Fauci, Giorgia Soldà, Marco Montalti, Zeno Di Valerio, Maria Pia Fantini, Anna Odone, Claudio Costantino, Heidi J. Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Davide Gori, Angelo Capodici, Michele Conversano, Claudio Costantino, Mirko Degli Esposti, Zeno Di Valerio, Maria Pia Fantini, Davide Gori, Andrea Grignolio, Giusy La Fauci, Heidi J. Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Marco Montalti, Anna Odone, Daniel Remondini, Francesca Scognamiglio, Aurelia Salussolia, Giorgia Soldà, Federico Toth, Francesco Vitale, and BMC Infectious Diseases, 2024
Emerging Non-Breast Implant-Associated Lymphomas: A Systematic Review Arianna Di Napoli, Santo Fruscione, Sergio Mazzola, Rosalba Amodio, Giorgio Graziano, Rita Mannino, Maurizio Zarcone, Giorgio Bertolazzi, Nicole Bonaccorso, Martina Sciortino, Daniele Domenico De Bella, Alessandra Savatteri, Miriam Belluzzo, Chiara Alba Norrito, Rosario Sparacino, Paolo Contiero, Giovanna Tagliabue, Claudio Costantino, Walter Mazzucco Cancers, 2024
Increased adherence to influenza vaccination among Palermo family pediatricians: a study on safety and compliance of qLAIV vaccination Claudio Costantino, Fabio Tramuto, Nicole Bonaccorso, Maria Carmela Lo Giudice, Francesco Balsamo, Alessandro Carubia, Luciano D’Azzo, Santo Fruscione, Martina Sciortino, Tania Vitello, Luigi Zagra, Alessia Pieri, Rosaria Rizzari, Gregorio Serra, Mario Palermo, Maria Angela Randazzo, Sara Palmeri, Rosario Asciutto, Giovanni Corsello, Giorgio Graziano, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Walter Mazzucco, Francesco Vitale Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2024
Pneumococcal vaccine uptake among high-risk adults and children in Italy: results from the OBVIOUS project survey Zeno Di Valerio, Giusy La Fauci, Francesca Scognamiglio, Aurelia Salussolia, Marco Montalti, Angelo Capodici, Maria Pia Fantini, Anna Odone, Claudio Costantino, Giorgia Soldà, Heidi J. Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Davide Gori, Angelo Capodici, Michele Conversano, Claudio Costantino, Mirko Degli Esposti, Zeno Di Valerio, Maria Pia Fantini, Davide Gori, Andrea Grignolio, Giusy La Fauci, Heidi Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Marco Montalti, Anna Odone, Daniel Remondini, Francesca Scognamiglio, Aurelia Salussolia, Giorgia Soldà, Federico Toth, Francesco Vitale, and BMC Public Health, 2024
Screening of Anisakis-Related Allergies and Associated Factors in a Mediterranean Community Characterized by High Seafood Consumption Santo Fruscione, Maria Barrale, Maurizio Zarcone, Davide Alba, Barbara Ravazzolo, Miriam Belluzzo, Rosa Onida, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonella Costa, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Alessandra Savatteri, Daniele Domenico De Bella, Salvatore Pipitone, Alida D’Atria, Alessia Pieri, Fabio Tramuto, Claudio Costantino, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Giorgio Graziano, Marialetizia Palomba, Simonetta Mattiucci, Ignazio Brusca, Walter Mazzucco Foods, 2024
Health Technology Assessment del vaccino ricombinante adiuvato contro il virus respiratorio sinciziale (Arexvy®) Giovanna Calabrò, C. Rizzo, Alexander Domnich, Chiara DE WAURE, Filippo Rumi, P. Bonanni, S. Boccalini, A. Bechini, D. Panatto, D. Amicizia, E. Amodio, Claudio Costantino, Fabrizio Bert, Giuseppina LO MORO, M. D. Di Pietro, Sandro Giuffrida, V. Giordano, M. Conversano, Carmela Russo, A. Spadea, F. Ansaldi, Federico Grammatico, Roberto Ricciardi, Melissa Torrisi, Andrea Davide Porretta, Guglielmo Arzilli, Marianna Scarpaleggia, Carlotta Bertola, Michele Vece, Chiara Lupi, Elisa Lorenzini, Elvira Massaro, Marcello Tocco, Giulio Trapani, Elena Zarcone, Ludovica Munno, Drieda Zace, L. Petrella, F. Vitale, W. Ricciardi Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, 2024
Psychological distress and suicidal ideation in Sicilian Medical Students: The SMS-ME project Nicole Bonaccorso, Giada Tripoli, Ilaria Vella, Caterina La Cascia, Emanuele Amodio, Eleonora Bongiorno, Dario Genovese, Giuseppe Maniaci, Martina Sciortino, Elisa Galatà, Giorgia Iacono, Alessandra Romano, Damiano Guglielmino, Fabio Seminerio, Crocettarachele Sartorio, Alessandra Scaglione, Maria Catena Silvestri, Rosa Lo Baido, Maria Catena Quattropani, Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello, Carmela Mento, Maria Salvina Signorelli, Diego Quattrone, Francesco Vitale, Daniele La Barbera, Claudio Costantino, Laura Ferraro Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 2024
Detection of influenza virus in urban wastewater during the season 2022/2023 in Sicily, Italy Carmelo Massimo Maida, Walter Mazzucco, Walter Priano, Roberta Palermo, Giorgio Graziano, Claudio Costantino, Arianna Russo, Gina Andolina, Isabella Restivo, Viviana Giangreco, Francesca Rita Iaia, Arianna Santino, Rita Li Muli, Valeria Guzzetta, Francesco Vitale, Fabio Tramuto Frontiers in Public Health, 2024
Overview of adult immunization in Italy: Successes, lessons learned and the way forward Angela Bechini, Sara Boccalini, Marco Del Riccio, Jade Pattyn, Greet Hendrickx, Chloé Wyndham-Thomas, Giovanni Gabutti, Stefania Maggi, Walter Ricciardi, Caterina Rizzo, Claudio Costantino, Luigi Vezzosi, Andrea Guida, Chiara Morittu, Pierre Van Damme, Paolo Bonanni Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, 2024
Cohort event monitoring of safety of COVID-19 vaccines: the Italian experience of the “ilmiovaccinoCOVID19 collaborating group” Nicoletta Luxi, Chiara Bellitto, Francesco Ciccimarra, Emiliano Cappello, Luca L’Abbate, Marco Bonaso, Chiara Ajolfi, Paolo Baldo, Roberto Bonaiuti, Claudio Costantino, Giovambattista De Sarro, Cristina Di Mauro, Giuseppina Fava, Marina Ferri, Alberto Firenze, Fabiana Furci, Luca Gallelli, Luca Leonardi, Giovanna Negri, Fabio Pieraccini, Elisabetta Poluzzi, Chiara Sacripanti, Elisa Sangiorgi, Ester Sapigni, Ilenia Senesi, Roberto Tessari, Luigia Trabace, Alfredo Vannacci, Francesca Venturini, Francesco Vitale, Donatella Zodda, Marco Tuccori, Gianluca Trifirò Frontiers in Drug Safety and Regulation, 2024
SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance of migrants arriving to Europe through the Mediterranean routes Fabio Tramuto, Claudia Marotta, Paola Stefanelli, Achille Cernigliaro, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Andrea Silenzi, Ulrico Angeloni, Daniela Di Naro, Giulia Randazzo, Valeria Guzzetta, Teresa Barone, Silvio Brusaferro, Santino Severoni, Gianni Rezza, Francesco Vitale, Walter Mazzucco, and Journal of Global Health, 2024
Four-Component Recombinant Protein-Based Vaccine Effectiveness Against Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease in Italy Lorenzo Lodi, Federica Barbati, Daniela Amicizia, Vincenzo Baldo, Anna Maria Barbui, Alessandro Bondi, Claudio Costantino, Liviana Da Dalt, Lorenza Ferrara, Francesca Fortunato, Valentina Guarnieri, Giancarlo Icardi, Giuseppe Indolfi, Domenico Martinelli, Marco Martini, Maria Moriondo, Francesco Nieddu, Diego G. Peroni, Rosa Prato, Silvia Ricci, Francesca Russo, Francesca Tirelli, Francesco Vitale, Shamez N. Ladhani, Chiara Azzari, Mario Palermo, Girolama Bosco, Rosanna Milisenna, Mario Cuccia, Franco Belbruno, Giulia Tarabini Castellani, Claudio D’Angelo, Giuseppe Ferrera, Lia Contrino, Gaspare Canzoneri, Onofrio Mongelli, Nehludoff Albano, Domenico Lagravinese, Riccardo Matera, Stefano Termite, Giovanni Iannucci, Alberto Fedele, Michele Conversano, Irene Amoruso, Tatjana Baldovin, Silvia Cocchio, Nicole Bonaccorso, Martina Sciortino, Arianna Conforto, Susanna Masiero, Daniela Lombardi, Elisa Di Maggio, Martina Meola, Silvia Boscia, Michele Tonon, Marzio Masini, Maria Francesca Piazza, Camilla Sticchi, and JAMA Network Open, 2023
Basophil Activation Test in the Diagnosis of Anisakis Allergy: An Observational Study from an Area of High Seafood Consumption in Italy Ignazio Brusca, Maria Barrale, Maurizio Zarcone, Santo Fruscione, Rosa Onida, Daniele Domenico De Bella, Davide Alba, Miriam Belluzzo, Carina Gabriela Uasuf, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonella Costa, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Alessandra Savatteri, Emanuele Cannizzaro, Giuseppe Calamusa, Guido Lacca, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Salvatore Pipitone, Alida D’Atria, Marialetizia Palomba, Claudio Costantino, Simonetta Mattiucci, Walter Mazzucco Pathogens, 2023
Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines Among the Paediatric Population: Analysis of the European Surveillance Systems and Pivotal Clinical Trials Fariba Ahmadizar, Nicoletta Luxi, Monika Raethke, Sandor Schmikli, Fabio Riefolo, Putri Widi Saraswati, Camelia Bucsa, Alhadi Osman, Megan Liddiard, Francisco Batel Maques, Giuliana Petrelli, Simona Sonderlichová, Nicolas H. Thurin, Felipe Villalobos, Gianluca Trifirò, Miriam Sturkenboom, Ugo Moretti, Chiara Bellitto, Francesco Ciccimarra, Laura Augusta Gonella, Elena Arzenton, Cristiano Chiamulera, Riccardo Lora, David Bellantuono, Alberto Sabaini, Alberto Firenze, Donatella Zodda, Fabrizia Guidotti, Maria Zappone, Bernardo Alagna, Paola Maria Cutroneo, Claudia Minore, Claudio Costantino, Francesco Vitale, G. D’Alessandro, Ilaria Morreale, Laura Marsala, Desirè Farinella, Silvana Bavetta, Maria Pia Fantini, Chiara Reno, Emanuel Raschi, Elisabetta Poluzzi, Ester Sapigni, Anna Maria Potenza, Debora Podetti, Victoria Nikitina, Rita Ricciardelli, Nazanin Mogheiseh, Silvia Croce, Barbara Paltrinieri, Sofia Castellani, Elisa Sangiorgi, Margherita Selleri, Simona Lucchesi, Giuseppe Catucci, Denis Savini, Chiara Sacripanti, Marco Faccioli, Maria Silvia Romio, Laura Rossi, Simonetta Radici, Giovanna Negri, Lidia Fares, Chiara Ajolfi, Antonella Fadda, Antonella Chiarello, Fabio Pieraccini, Barbara Gavioli, Simonetta Palazzi, Marco Tuccori, Alfredo Vannacci, Roberto Bonaiuti, Claudia Ravaldi, Niccolò Lombardi, Giada Crescioli, Francesco Gori, Roberto Tessari, Emanuela Zandonà, Giovanna Zanoni, Gianenrico Senna, Maria Angiola Crivellaro, Mauro Cancian, Francesca Venturini, Marina Ferri, Luca Leonardi, Sabrina Orzetti, Elisabetta Caccin, Paolo Baldo, Annalisa Capuano, Concetta Rafaniello, Carmen Ferrajolo, Claudia Pagliaro, Mariangela Mercaldo, Annalisa di Giorgio, Michele Tari, Sonia Manna, Giuseppina Farina, Cristina Di Mauro, Ilenia De Carlo, Ilenia Senesi, Claudia Pileggi, Caterina Palleria, Luca Gallelli, Giovambattista De Sarro, Caterina de Sarro, Chiara Verduci, Rosa Papadopoli, Luigia Trabace, Mariagrazia Morgese, Stefania Schiavone, Paolo Tucci, Maria Bove, Francesco Lapi, Claudio Cricelli, Giorgio Racagni, Silvia Tonolo, Giusi Fava, Sandro Giuffrida, Vincenza Amato, Marco Gambera, Valentina Montresor, Dario Mastropasqua, and Drug Safety, 2023
Safety of Rotavirus Vaccination in Preterm Infants Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Sicily, Italy: A Multicenter Observational Study Claudio Costantino, Arianna Conforto, Nicole Bonaccorso, Livia Cimino, Martina Sciortino, Mario Palermo, Kim Maiolo, Lucia Gabriella Tina, Pasqua Maria Betta, Mariacarmela Caracciolo, Carmine Mattia Loretta, Alessandro Arco, Eloisa Gitto, Salvino Marcello Vitaliti, Domenica Mancuso, Giuliana Vitaliti, Vincenzo Rosella, Giuseppa Pinello, Giovanni Corsello, Gregorio Serra, Bruna Gabriele, Fabio Tramuto, Vincenzo Restivo, Emanuele Amodio, Francesco Vitale Vaccines, 2023
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Antimeningococcal and antipneumococcal vaccination determinants: A European systematic literature review Epidemiologia E Prevenzione, 2015
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Analysis of appeals against the ruling of occupational physicians lodged with the Prevention and Occupational Epidemiology Operative Unit, ASP Palermo (Palermo Health Authority), from 2008-2010 Medicina Del Lavoro, 2013
Attitudes, behaviours and perceptions of Italian General Practitioner trainees towards influenza vaccination in Western Sicily (Italy) Italian Journal of Public Health, 2012
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