Where and how to book a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot in Italy

Italy has a relatively high rate of Covid vaccination coverage, with more than 90 percent of the population over 12 years old vaccinated with at least two doses according to official figures.

As the country pushes to keep this figure up, the national medicines regulator Aifa in September approved the use of new bivalent or dual-strain Covid vaccines designed to protect against both Omicron and the original strain of the coronavirus.

Health authorities recommended this booster for over-60s as well as vulnerable groups including “health workers, pregnant women, and residents of facilities for the elderly”.

Aifa head Nicola Magrini said under-60s could also request a booster if they wanted one.

This appears to mean availability for under-60s varies, but booster jabs are being offered to all over-12s in a number of Italian regions.

How do I book my booster jab?

Whether you need a first, second, third or fourth dose, jabs are normally available by appointment only.

The availability of fourth doses will vary by region, as each local health authority is responsible for managing the timing of its own vaccination campaign.

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A booking can be made via pharmacies or family doctors, and via regional booking websites where available.

See the government’s ‘prenotazione vaccino‘ (vaccine booking) website for links to regional authorities’ appointment reservation platforms. (The site is only available in Italian).

You will be asked to choose where to go for your shot when you book your appointment. You can find a list of vaccination centres by region at the bottom of this page.

Depending on your circumstances, you will be asked for your codice fiscale (tax code) and/or your tessera sanitaria (health card).

Throughout the pandemic, many non-Italian citizens who are not registered with the Italian national health service have reported facing bureaucratic obstacles when booking a vaccination appointment. However, more regional authorities are now making provisions for those who don't have a tessera sanitaria. If this is your situation, see more guidance on making a booking here.

For more information, check the official websites listed below.

Unfortunately, these local authority websites and phone numbers are usually only available in Italian; if you require more assistance with making a booking in Italy you may need to contact your healthcare provider.

Abruzzo

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helplines: 0859218691, 0859218692, 0859218693

Basilicata

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL)

Calabria

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 009 966

Campania

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL)

Emilia-Romagna

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here, here or via ER Salute app
• Registration also possible in pharmacies or by contacting your local health authority; more information here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL) via one of the numbers here

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

• Regional vaccination information
• Registration helpline: 0434 223522
• Registration also possible via central health booking service (CUP) or pharmacies; more information here

Lazio

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 06 164 161 841

Liguria

• Regional health information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 938 818

Lombardy

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 894 545

Marche

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 00 99 66

Molise

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helplines: 800 329500, 0865724242

Piedmont

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL)

Puglia

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration also possible in pharmacies or via CUP booking service; more information here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL) via one of the numbers here

Sardinia

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• By phone: contact your doctor, local health authority (ASL) or health booking service (CUP)

Sicily

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 009966

Autonomous province of Trento

• Provincial vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 800 867 388

Autonomous province of Bolzano

• Provincial vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helplines: +39 0471 100999, +39 0472 973850

Tuscany

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• By phone: contact your local health authority (ASL)

Umbria

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration also possible in pharmacies
• Registration helpline: 800 192 835

Valle D'Aosta

• Regional vaccination information
• Register for vaccination here
• Registration helpline: 0165 546 222

Veneto

• Regional vaccination information
• Eligible residents will be contacted by their doctor or local health authority
• Online registration due to become available from March 30th

Please note The Local cannot advise on individual cases. For specific advice, please contact your local health authority or a medical professional.

For more information about Italy's vaccination campaign, see the Italian health ministry’s website.