Influenza vaccines 2024-2025 – AIFA approval

The Italian Agency for Drugs (AIFA) has announced the authorisation of eight vaccines for the 2024-2025 season, updated based on recommendations from the World...

The European Centre for Disaster Medicine took part in the 68th IAEA General Conference

At the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the European Centre for Disaster Medicine (ECDM) presented the project entitled ENSURE-PROTECT:...

Milan area: 56 Legionnaire’s disease cases and 4 deaths

56 cases of Legionella infection have been recorded in the southern region of Milan, mainly in the areas of Corsico and Buccinasco. Of these...

Dengue fever in Fano: flu patients should get checked

A total of 20 cases of dengue have been identified in Fano at present. Nevertheless, public health authorities recommend that individuals presenting with influenza-like...

Vaccinating children against pneumococcal diseases is a key public health priority

The introduction of pneumococcal vaccines in pediatric care has significantly reduced antibiotic use and contributed to the fight against antibiotic resistance (ABR), a growing...

Elga Marvelli