Salmonella outbreak in 8 countries, Italian “rucola” under investigation

As indicated in the RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) notification from the European Commission, eight countries have been affected by salmonella...

Big increase in flu vaccinations in Lombardy

The initial open day, which was held in Lombardy, saw ten thousand citizens vaccinated against influenza. This was the first of two open days...

Ferrara reports major avian influenza outbreak

A significant outbreak of avian influenza has been identified in a poultry facility in Codigoro, Ferrara. Based on current estimates, the epidemiological emergency may...

Italian doctors recommend flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The Italian Society of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SITI) has issued a call for all citizens to engage actively with the 2024-2025...

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...

Elga Marvelli