Indirizzo: Via Portuense, 292 - Roma Telefono: +39 06.55170.1 P.IVA: 05080991002
Indirizzo: Via Portuense, 292 - Roma Telefono: +39 06.55170.1 P.IVA: 05080991002
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Vaccinations are an essential part of preventive healthcare for everyone.
When you are enrolled in a program of regular follow-up, vaccinations become an additional tool to Reduce the risk of preventable infections and to protect long-term health.
The purpose of vaccinations is to protect individuals from infectious diseases. Compared with HIV-negative individuals, people living with HIV may have increased vulnerability to infections that can be prevented through vaccination. For this reason, vaccinations help to:
• Reduce the risk of preventable infections
• Prevent complications
• Protect people you come into contact with
Vaccination recommendations are not the same for everyone and do not follow a rigid schedule: they are tailored according to medical history, age, travel, and other individual factors.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of vaccinations that are part of routine prevention and are recommended by guidelines for people living with HIV. Indications for these vaccinations are assessed by the physician during routine follow-up. It is important to check whether the following vaccinations are up to date:
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
• Seasonal influenza, COVID-19
• Pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines
• Hepatitis A and B
• Herpes zoster
These vaccinations are part of routine prevention and are evaluated and scheduled by the physician during regular follow-up visits.
In addition to routine vaccinations, specific vaccinesmay be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual circumstances such as age, the presence of additional risk factors or comorbidities, and immune status.
For this reason, decisions regarding vaccination and the choice of vaccine should never be improvised but agreed upon with the physician. This also includes deciding the appropriate timing for vaccination, taking into account overall health, ongoing therapy, and the individual’s living context.
Always remember to consult your treating physician or reference center,who can assess your overall situation and indicate which vaccinations are recommended and when they should be administered.
How we will try to contact you
We will call you from a national landline number that starts with:
0655170 [...]
It is very important to answer: we are trying to get in touch with you!
How you can contact APC Immuno
To contact APC Immuno directly, please call the following number:
0655170333
We will answer from Mon to Sat from 11:00 to 13:00 compatibly with clinical needs.
For any clinical need it is always better to speak directly with the APC Immuno Staff. o clarify doubts of organizational nature you can send an email to apcimmuno@inmi.it. Do not use the email for clinical questions! We might not answer your question immediately!
How you can contact UOS Counseling, HIV and STI Testing and Prophylaxis
To contact UOS Counseling, HIV and STI Testing and Prophylaxis directly call the number
0655170620
What to always bring with you
• Health Insurance Card
• Valid identification document
• Exemption card for pathology 020.042 or other valid exemption
⚠️ ATTENTION: If you do not have a health insurance card you will have to go with a valid identification document to the CUP for the issuance or renewal of theSTP/ENI and sign, if you meet the requirements, the certificate of indigence, which must be renewed every 6 months, like the STP/ENI. In this way you will be able to benefit from the X01 exemption. Afterwards, you will still have to go to your local ASL with the pathology certificate to obtain the pathology exemption.
Important note on consent to care and participation in research studies
Upon your arrival at Spallanzani you will be asked to sign a document regarding consent to care. It is possible that during a medical visit you will be asked to also sign further consents for participation in clinical and research studies.
Spallanzani, as a Research Institute,participates in numerous clinical studies.
Your possible support is precious to improve care pathways and contribute to the progress of HIV research.
Participation in studies is always voluntary, free, and independent from the care pathway. The Doctor will explain to you in a clear and simple way the contents of the proposed study, which is always approved by the Ethics Committee, guarantees privacy according to current regulations, and from which you can withdraw at any time.
Please contact the information desk: The Nursing Staff will assess the situation and, if necessary, help you schedule an appointment for a medical consultation.
You can access them through the Electronic Health Record (if you have SPID or CIE), or by using the link provided by the CUP staff when you undergo the blood draw.
Please email prenotazioni.spallanzani@inmi.it no later than two days before the scheduled date to reschedule the appointment.
Many procedures can be performed at our hospital. However, some must be scheduled through the Regional CUP number at 069939.
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