Who is eligible for a vaccine in Italy right now?

Having finished vaccinating most healthcare workers and people in nursing homes, Italy continues to expand its vaccine campaign to its next highest priority group: people aged 80 and over.

But because the Italian medicines agency has recommended using the AstraZeneca vaccine only on under-55s, millions of doses that began arriving in Italy in February have been offered to younger, healthier adults working in essential sectors.

While the timing varies from region to region, in most parts of the country over-80s are being invited to get their jab now. Some regions have also extended vaccinations to the clinically vulnerable, over-70s and key workers including teachers, police and firefighters. 

For the time being, no one outside one of these categories is yet eligible for a Covid-19 jab. Find out where you come on Italy’s vaccination priority list here.

How do I get a jab?

Even if you are in one of the priority groups currently being offered the vaccine, you still need to book your slot.

Vaccination is currently by registration only and you should not go to a vaccination centre without an appointment. 

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Most regional health services now allow eligible residents to register online or by phone. You can also make an appointment on someone else’s behalf.

Depending on your region, you may be able to register via your usual doctor or in a pharmacy too.

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 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). For more information, check the official websites listed below.

Where to book your vaccination in each region of Italy

Remember that registration is only open to certain priority groups at a time, and the timetable varies by region.

Keep checking your regional health service’s website to find out when you can join the queue.

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

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