Italy's health ministry has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for autumn and winter, introducing a new booster jab targeting emergent variants. The campaign focuses on vulnerable groups and is based on guidance from WHO and ECDC. The updated vaccine, Comirnaty LP.8.1, is authorized and aims to keep hospitalization and mortality rates low. Eligible individuals include those over 60, residents of care facilities, pregnant women, health workers, and those with fragile health conditions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)