Getting vaccinated isn't compulsory in Italy, but it's strongly recommended, free, and will ultimately be offered to every resident. With a limited supply of doses, however, Italy has come up with a strict order of priority that means many of us will have to wait at least a few more months before we can get immunized. Here's who gets to go first, and how to get in line.

Who can currently get vaccinated in Italy?

Italy is in 'phase one' of its vaccination campaign, which began with the first deliveries of doses on December 27th and the first injections on December 31st, 2020.