Mass vaccination campaign for residents and workers and assistance to vulnerable populations during COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the healthcare services of the Vatican City

A mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Vatican City, initiated in mid-January 2021, achieved rapid and widespread immunization among residents, workers, retirees, and their families. The campaign adopted the mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech, demonstrated to be 95% effective. Conducted by the Directorate of Health and Hygiene, this effort highlights the feasibility and impact of targeted vaccination strategies in a small, densely populated state during a global pandemic. The study underscores the importance of coordinated healthcare responses in protecting vulnerable populations and maintaining public health, even in unique settings like Vatican City.

Ralli, M., De-Giorgio, F., Soave, P. M., Ercoli, L., & Arcangeli, A. (2021). Mass vaccination campaign for residents and workers and assistance to vulnerable populations during COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the healthcare services of the Vatican City. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 2, 100053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2021.100053