Syncytial virus risks of “blanket” vaccination for newborns

The Italian Institute of Health (ISS), in a note addressed to the Ministry of Health, warns that the administration «to the carpet», or all...

COVID-19 and variant Xec cases are rising in Italy

The latest weekly Bulletin of cases of coronavirus infection from the Ministry of Health and the Italian National Institute of Health, covering the period...

Swine fever in Italy: new rule from the Commissioner

To address the ongoing spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Italy, the Extraordinary Commissioner for ASF, Giovanni Filippini, has issued Ordinance No. 5/2024,...

Italian RSV vaccination campaign delayed

The distribution of Nirsevimab, a novel monoclonal antibody developed for passive immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants, will commence in Italy...

Hungary and Italy report avian influenza outbreaks

As reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Hungary and Italy have both experienced an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza. The Hungarian...

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