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Immunization against rotavirus has led to significant decreases in hospital admissions and gastroenteritis cases

Several countries have seen a significant decrease in the number of rotavirus-related hospital admissions in rotavirus unvaccinated children ages 2-5 years who were not age eligible to receive the vaccine post introduction. The US had a 41-92% decrease, Australia had a 30-70% decrease, Belgium had a 20-64% decrease, Austria had a 35% reduction and El Salvador had a 41-81% decrease. In addition, there was a reduction in hospitalizations due to gastroenteritis of any cause by 17-51% in the US and 40% in Australia.

Full Citation:
Patel, M.M., Glass, R., Desai, R., et al.. 2012. Fulfilling the promise of rotavirus vaccines: how far have we come since licensure?. Lancet Infectious Diseases. 12(7).

Title of Article: Fulfilling the promise of rotavirus vaccines: how far have we come since licensure?

Author(s): Patel, M.M., Glass, R., Desai, R., et al.

Publication Year: 2012

Publication Name: Lancet Infectious Diseases

Publication Volume: 12(7)

Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22742639

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/S1473-3099(12)70029-4

Topics: Health System Strengthening

Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Rotavirus

Immunization Terms: Hospitalizations

Countries: Australia | Austria | Belgium | El Salvador | United States

WHO Regions: Americas | Europe | Western Pacific