As of September 24, 2023, around 50 million people in Italy have completed the regular vaccination cycle against COVID-19, corresponding to roughly 85 percent of the total population. In the age group 80 years and older, the one most vulnerable to the virus, this figure reached almost 96 percent. A vaccine for kids under 12 years of age became available only in December 2021. To build a better protection against the virus over time, the Italian authorities started administering a third vaccine dose during autumn 2021, and a fourth dose in spring 2022. So far, roughly three out of four Italians over 12 years of age have received a booster shot. More statistics and facts about the virus in Italy are available here.For a global overview on the various COVID-19 vaccines' development and distribution, visit Statista's Facts and Figures on the topic.

During autumn 2021, Italian authorities started administering booster shots of coronavirus vaccines to the population in order to improve the general protection against the virus, using either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. As of September 24, 2023, approximately 70.3 percent of the population over 12 years old have received a booster vaccination. This statistic shows regional differences in these figures. Lombardy was the region achieving the highest booster vaccination coverage, with around 74.3 percent. Conversely, just 61.5 percent of citizens living in Sicily received a third shot. About 85 percent of the total population in Italy has completed the regular vaccination cycle, having received two shots. Thanks to this, despite the high number of daily cases, figures for deaths and hospitalizations remain low. More statistics and facts about the virus in Italy are available here.For a global overview on the various COVID-19 vaccines' development and distribution, visit Statista's Facts and Figures on the topic.

The flu vaccination coverage in Italy during the flu season ********* varied greatly based on the age group. According to the data, around **** percent of individuals aged 65 years and older got vaccinated against the flu. The Italian region with the highest rate of elderly people who received the flu vaccination was Umbria, with almost ** percent of people over 65 years receiving the vaccine. Coverage rates for all other age groups were much lower. For instance, only around **** percent of individuals aged between 45 and 64 years were vaccinated. Overall, **** percent of Italians were vaccinated against the flu in the period under consideration. Flu vaccination among the elderly As shown by this statistic, people over 65 years are the ones who had the highest flu vaccination rate in Italy during the flu season *********. This group is among those recommended by the Italian Ministry of Health to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Several countries in the OECD have a higher flu vaccination coverage than Italy. For example, in Korea over ** percent of elderly people had received an influenza vaccination in 2021. Vaccination over time Influenza viruses change often and for this reason, the vaccination must be repeated every year. In Italy, the percentage of people getting vaccinated against seasonal flu during the last two decades varied greatly. Especially with the outbreak of COVID-19, in 2020 there was a steep increase in people getting vaccinated against influenza. Indeed, between 2020 and 2021, around **** percent of people received a flu vaccination, while the year before this rate amounted to **** percent.

During the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in 2023 and 2024 in Italy, which started in October 2023, the highest share of vaccines were given to people aged 80 years and older, with 32.5 percent. Conversely, people aged 60 years and younger, received only 14.9 percent of the total vaccinations provided in this period. This statistic displays the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in Italy during the 2023/2024 vaccination campaign as of September 2024, by age group.

Italy IT: Immunization: Measles: % of Children Aged 12-23 Months data was reported at 85.000 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 85.000 % for 2015. Italy IT: Immunization: Measles: % of Children Aged 12-23 Months data is updated yearly, averaging 84.000 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.000 % in 2010 and a record low of 43.000 % in 1990. Italy IT: Immunization: Measles: % of Children Aged 12-23 Months data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Child immunization, measles, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received the measles vaccination before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.; ; WHO and UNICEF (http://www.who.int/immunization/monitoring_surveillance/en/).; Weighted average;

A survey conducted by the European Commission in February 2022 on the level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in Italy, revealed that ** percent of Italians are pro-vaccination, meaning that they are vaccinated and already received, or would like to receive, a booster shot. This statistic shows the level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines by Italians in February 2022.

During spring 2022, Italian authorities started administering a second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines to the population in order to improve the general protection against the virus. As of November 20, 2023, approximately 6.7 million Italian citizens have received a booster shot, corresponding to roughly 11.4 percent of the population over five years old. This statistic breaks down these figures by age of the vaccinated. In the age group 80+, the one most vulnerable to the virus, over 45.6 percent of the individuals received a fourth shot.

About 85 percent of the total population in Italy has completed the regular vaccination cycle, having received two shots. Moreover, three out of four Italians over 12 years of age have received a third shot. Thanks to this, despite the high number of daily cases, figures for deaths and hospitalizations remain low.

More statistics and facts about the virus in Italy are available here. For a global overview on the various COVID-19 vaccines' development and distribution, visit Statista's Facts and Figures on the topic.

Actual value and historical data chart for Italy Immunization Measles Percent Of Children Ages 12 23 Months

Actual value and historical data chart for Italy Immunization Dpt Percent Of Children Ages 12 23 Months

During the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in 2023 and 2024 in Italy, which started in October 2023, Tuscany had the highest share of people over 60 years receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as of September 2024, with roughly 19.2 percent. Southern Italian regions had the lowest shares across the country. This statistic displays the share of people over 60 years receiving a COVID-19 vaccination in Italy during the 2023/2024 vaccination campaign as of September 2024, by region.

Actual value and historical data chart for Italy Immunization Pol3 Percent Of One Year Old Children

Among non mandatory vaccines, the vaccination rate against meningococcus C and ACYW was the one registering the biggest increase between 2016 and 2018 in Italy. According to data, the coverage against this disease increased by ***** percent for children in birth cohort 2015 compared to those in birth cohort 2014. In addition, the vaccination rate against meningococcus B increased by ***** percent.

As of 2023, coverage of the measles vaccine among children in birth-cohort 2021 in Italy was equal to roughly **** percent. According to the data, the region of Autonomous Province of Bolzano registered the lowest vaccination coverage nationwide, with **** percent of two-year-old children vaccinated. This statistic shows the coverage rate of the measles vaccine among two-year-old children in Italy as of 2023, by region.

Invasive meningococcal disease is a life-threatening infection preventable through vaccination. Pediatric vaccination rates have declined during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This survey aimed to understand how parents’ attitudes and behaviors have changed during the pandemic with regard to immunization and, more specifically, meningococcal vaccination. An online survey was emailed to parents of eligible children 0–4 years, following the selection process from UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, and Australia; and of adolescents 11–18 years from US. Data collection took place 19 January–16 February 2021. Quotas were set to ensure a representative sample. Eleven questions relating to general perceptions around vaccination and attitudes and behaviors toward meningitis vaccination were displayed. On 4,962 parents (average 35 years) participating in the survey, most (83%) believed important for their child to continue receiving recommended vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half of routine vaccine appointments were delayed or canceled due to the pandemic, and 61% of respondents were likely to have their children catch up once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. 30% of meningitidis vaccination appointments were canceled or delayed during the pandemic, and 21% of parents did not intend to reschedule them because of lockdown/stay at home regulations, and fear of catching COVID-19 in public places. It is crucial to communicate clear instructions to health workers and the general population and to provide appropriate safety precautions in vaccination centers. This will help to maintain vaccination rates and limit infections to prevent future outbreaks. What is the context?Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is an uncommon infection that can lead to permanent disabilities and even death.Meningitis vaccination can prevent IMDs caused by Neisseria meningitidis.Vaccination rates have declined during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is an uncommon infection that can lead to permanent disabilities and even death. Meningitis vaccination can prevent IMDs caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Vaccination rates have declined during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What is new?We collected opinion of parents from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and the US, to understand their attitudes and behaviors toward meningitis vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.Results were reviewed by health care professional experts as well as by patient authors (IMD survivors).Most (83%) of the 4,962 parents believed that it is important for their child to continue receiving recommended vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.Half of the scheduled appointments for meningitis vaccination were canceled or delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to lockdown regulations and fear of catching COVID-19.Twenty-one percent of the parents who had their child’s meningitis vaccination appointment canceled, did not intend to reschedule it. We collected opinion of parents from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and the US, to understand their attitudes and behaviors toward meningitis vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results were reviewed by health care professional experts as well as by patient authors (IMD survivors). Most (83%) of the 4,962 parents believed that it is important for their child to continue receiving recommended vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of the scheduled appointments for meningitis vaccination were canceled or delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to lockdown regulations and fear of catching COVID-19. Twenty-one percent of the parents who had their child’s meningitis vaccination appointment canceled, did not intend to reschedule it. What is the impact?It is crucial that clear information is communicated by health care authorities and practitioners about the availability of vaccination during pandemic and the safety precautions that are taken.Collected opinions emphasize the importance of continuing vaccinations against infectious diseases during a pandemic. It is crucial that clear information is communicated by health care authorities and practitioners about the availability of vaccination during pandemic and the safety precautions that are taken. Collected opinions emphasize the importance of continuing vaccinations against infectious diseases during a pandemic.

During winter 2023-2024, about **** percent of the Italian population was vaccinated against the flu. This statistic highlights regional differences in this figure. According to the data, the regions with the highest coverage rates were Liguria, Tuscany, and Umbria. Conversely, the Autonomous province of Bolzano recorded the lowest rate in the country.

The share of individuals aged three years old (born in 2020) who were vaccinated in Italy in 2023 varied according to the disease. According to the data, almost ** percent of 3-year-old children in 2023 had received the vaccine against tetanus, while only *** percent had been given the vaccine against hepatitis A. This statistic displays the vaccination coverage among 3-year-olds in Italy in 2023, by antigen.

The share of individuals aged 16 years old (born in 2007) who were vaccinated in Italy in 2023 varied according to the disease. According to the data, roughly **** percent of 16-year-old individuals in 2023 had received the first dose of vaccine against measles, while **** percent had been given the second dose against it. This statistic shows the vaccination coverage among 16-year-old in Italy in 2023, by antigen.

The share of individuals aged 18 years old (born in 2005) who were vaccinated in Italy in 2023 varied according to the antigen. According to the data, **** percent of 18 years old people in 2023 had received the first dose of vaccine against measles, while nearly **** percent had been given the second dose against it. This statistic shows the vaccination coverage among 18-year-olds in Italy in 2023, by antigen.

As of June 2018, the coverage of meningococcus C and ACYW vaccine among children in birth-cohort 2015 increased by roughly **** percent compared to data collected in 2016 for the birth-cohort 2014. This statistic shows the different percentage changes across regions in the country. The largest growth was registered in Calabria, where the vaccination coverage increased by **** percent.

As of 2023, the coverage rate of meningococcus B vaccine among children in birth-cohort 2021 in Italy was equal to roughly **** percent. According to the data, Lombardy registered the largest vaccination coverage nationwide, with **** percent of vaccinated children in birth-cohort 2021. This figure shows the coverage of meningococcus B vaccine among two-year-old children in Italy as of 2023, by region.