Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a name that many associate with acute respiratory infections in children. However, in recent years,…
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2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Signed on September 25, 2015, by the governments of the 193 United Nations member states and approved by the UN…
National Vaccination Prevention Plan 2023–2025
The National Vaccination Prevention Plan (PNPV) 2023–2025 was approved by the State-Regions Conference on August 2, 2023. This Plan serves as…
Two RSV vaccines approved – 2023
In June 2023, the European Commission authorized a vaccine for active immunization to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused…
RSV prevention and immunization measures by the Ministry of Health
On March 27, 2024, the Italian Ministry of Health issued a circular outlining prevention and immunization measures against Respiratory Syncytial…
STDs: increase of 1 million case among people aged 15 to 49
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in…
Prevention and control of Influenza – 2024–2025 Season
The 2023–2024 influenza season, was characterised by a high rate of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and/or acute respiratory infections (ARI), mostly…
Nirsevimab: a new opportunity for RSV prevention in Newborns
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of lower respiratory tract infections and can lead to bronchiolitis…
Avian Influenza and the New mRNA Vaccine
Avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, continues to pose a serious threat to global public health. This virus, while primarily…
Antibiotic Resistance: a responsible approach
With the arrival of the autumn and winter seasons, there is a significant increase in respiratory infections such as colds,…
Respiratory infections, 2024–2025 record season: over 16 million Italians affected
Whithin Week 17 of 2025, the RespiVirNet influenza surveillance system has concluded, marking a record-breaking season. According to the latest…
First Italian real-world results on the tolerability of the adjuvanted RSV vaccine in adults aged 60 and over published in Vaccine: X
The study titled “Enhanced safety surveillance of the adjuvanted respiratory syncytial virus vaccine among Italian older adults” was recently published…
Measles in Italy in 2025: between the Milan outbreak and national challenge
Measles, one of the most contagious infectious diseases, continues to circulate in Italy, proving it is far from a relic…
RESEARCH PROJECTS
The New Adjuvanted RSV Vaccine (RSVPreF3 OA) for Older Adults:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a name that many associate with acute respiratory infections in…
RSV ComNet Project
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections,…
Study on RSV epidemiology and impact: RESPIRA 50
Prospective study of the epidemiology and impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the community,…
EPSS Studies
The Enhanced Passive Safety Surveillance (EPSS) is an advanced passive surveillance system of seasonal flu…
INSIGHTS
Sexually transmitted diseases
What are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)? STIs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual contact. More than 30 different bacteria,…
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a Gram-positive, encapsulated diplococcus bacterium. A key structural feature is its polysaccharide capsule, which surrounds the cell wall and acts as a…
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
1. The Virus Papillomaviruses (PVs) are a group of species-specific DNA viruses that infect the epithelial tissues of a wide range of animals, from mammals to…
Meningococcus
Meningococcus is a bacterium known to cause severe infections that may lead to life-threatening illnesses such as meningitis and meningococcal septicemia. This microorganism has been…
SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has represented one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. First identified in…
RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), belonging to the Pneumovirus genus, is a highly contagious and widespread viral pathogen. RSV primarily affects the respiratory tract, causing rhinitis,…
Influenza vaccination
Vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Italian National Vaccination Prevention Plan 2023–2025, extended by subsequent…
