Susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination adherence among healthcare workers in Italy: A cross-sectional survey at a regional acute-care university hospital and a systematic review

• Main Authors: Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore (Author), Carolina Scala (Author), Alessandra Toletone (Author), Nicoletta Debarbieri (Author), Mauro Perria (Author), Beatrice D'Amico (Author), Alfredo Montecucco (Author), Mariano Martini (Author), Guglielmo Dini (Author), Paolo Durando (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Healthcare Workers (HCWs) have an increased risk both to acquire and to spread vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) both to their colleagues and, especially, to vulnerable patients. The prevention of occupational hazards among HCWs is based on proper adoption of the standard and additional precaution...