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