Global rotavirus vaccine introductions and coverage: 2006 – 2016

Global rotavirus vaccine introductions and coverage: 2006 – 2016

An estimated 215,000 children died of rotavirus infections in 2013, accounting for 37% of diarrhea-related deaths worldwide, 92% of which occurred in low and lower-middle income countries. Since 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of rotavirus vaccines in all national immuniz...

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Main Authors: Alice J. Abou-Nader, Molly A. Sauer, A. Duncan Steele, Jacqueline E. Tate, Deborah Atherly, Umesh D. Parashar, Mathuram Santosham, E. Anthony S. Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-09-01
Series:Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Subjects:
developed countries
developing countries
gavi-eligible countries
national immunization program
new vaccine introduction
rotavirus vaccine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1470725

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1470725

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