Characteristics of the First Italian Older Adults Vaccinated with an Adjuvanted Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Three respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have been recently made available for older adults. Understanding the principal characteristics of the first vaccine-takers can pave the way for a successful vaccination campaign. The objective of this study was to explore the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the first Italian users of an adjuvanted RSV vaccine and their attitudes towards RSV and vaccination. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 in Liguria (Italy). Individuals aged ≥60 years with no contraindications to the adjuvanted vaccine RSVPreF3 OA were eligible. Following vaccination, subjects filled in a questionnaire, which comprised items on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, att

SUBMITTER: Domnich A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11766504 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature