Mattarella calls for opposition to attempts to poison public debate on vaccines

President Sergio Mattarella said that pre-emptive opposition to vaccines is among the most alarming symptoms in public debate. He called for opposing efforts to “poison” public opinion on vaccines, referring to cases in which adults or children risk or lose their lives despite preventable protection. He also said that territorial disparities and economic difficulties must not obstruct access to screening and healthcare. Mattarella urged continued research into aggressive and rare cancers and emphasized prevention and the reduction of modifiable risk factors.