Evaluation of Coverage Rates of 3 Pediatric Vaccines (Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Hexavalent, and Varicella) in a Southern Italian Province (2016-2022): Effect of the Pandemic and Interregional Comparisons

Key Points

• To evaluate the coverage rates of three pediatric vaccines in Southern Italy from 2016 to 2022, focusing on pandemic effects.
• Analysis of vaccination data from 2016-2022
• Comparisons of coverage rates between interregional areas
• Assessment of impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine uptake
• Coverage rates for vaccines showed a significant decline during the pandemic period
• Interregional differences identified, with some areas significantly lower than others
• Post-pandemic trends indicate a slow recovery in vaccination rates