Did the New Italian Law on Mandatory Vaccines Affect Adverse Event Following Immunization's Reporting? A Pharmacovigilance Study in Southern Italy

• Main Authors: Cristina Scavone (Author), Concetta Rafaniello (Author), Simona Brusco (Author), Michele Bertini (Author), Enrica Menditto (Author), Valentina Orlando (Author), Ugo Trama (Author), Liberata Sportiello (Author), Francesco Rossi (Author), Annalisa Capuano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Despite the well-recognized role of vaccines, coverage is far from optimal especially in children, representing a growing concern also in Italy. In order to reverse this emergency, the Italian Ministry approved in July 2017 the Law 119/2017, which renders mandatory and free of charge 10 vaccinations...