The "Fluad Case" in Italy: Could it have been dealt differently?

• Main Authors: Miriam Levi (Author), Ersilia Sinisgalli (Author), Chiara Lorini (Author), Francesca Santomauro (Author), Martina Chellini (Author), Paolo Bonanni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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During the influenza vaccination campaign 2014-2015, the reporting of 3 deaths within 48 hours of vaccination with Fluad brought the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) to pronounce the withdrawal of 2 batches of vaccine, based on the precautionary principle. Investigations by the Italian National Insti...