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Weekly epidemiological record, Cholera vaccines: WHO position paper – August 2017

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World Health Organization

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World Health Organization 2017. Weekly epidemiological record, Cholera vaccines: WHO position paper – August 2017. WHO Weekly epidemiological record. 92(34).

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Undernutrition is a significant risk factor for disease and death in young children, making vaccination especially critical for this population.

Key Evidence: The presence of malnourishment correlates with the severity of cholera illness. Additional factors include the number of V. cholerae bacteria ingested, lack of immunity from prior exposure or vaccination, pregnancy, lack of breast-feeding, immunocompromised state, reduced ability to produce gastric acid, and having blood group O.