Oral Polio Vaccine Campaigns May Reduce the Risk of Death from Respiratory Infections

Oral Polio Vaccine Campaigns May Reduce the Risk of Death from Respiratory Infections

Oral polio vaccine (OPV) campaigns, but not other campaigns, have been associated with major reductions in child mortality. Studies have shown that OPV reduces the risk of respiratory infections. We analysed the causes of death at 0–2 years of age in Chakaria, a health and demographic surveillance S...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Nielsen, Hasan Mahmud Sujan, Christine Stabell Benn, Peter Aaby, Syed Manzoor Ahmed Hanifi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
Bangladesh
non-specific effects of vaccines
cause of death
respiratory infections
campaigns
OPV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/10/1133

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