Universal rotavirus vaccination program in Sicily: Reduction in health burden and cost despite low vaccination coverage

Rotavirus is considered the main cause of severe gastroenteritis and nosocomial infections in Pediatric units, especially during late winter and early spring season in temperate region. In 2013 Sicilian Region, for the first time in Italy, introduced universal Rotavirus vaccination. This study aims...

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Main Authors: Claudio Costantino, Vincenzo Restivo, Fabio Tramuto, Alessandra Casuccio, Francesco Vitale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-09-01
Series:Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1471306