Prior to the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in the U.S., there were an estimated 205,000 – 272,000 emergency department visits and 55,000 – 70,000 hospitalizations due to rotavirus in children each year. A series of studies found that hospitalizations in children under five due to rotavirus declined, on average by 80% from the pre-vaccine to the post-vaccine era, while both outpatient visits and emergency department visits due to rotavirus declined 57%.
Full Citation:
Pindyck T, Tate JE, Parashar UD. 2018. A decade of experience with rotavirus vaccination in the United States – vaccine uptake, effectiveness, and impact. Expert Review of Vaccines. 17(7).
Title of Article: A decade of experience with rotavirus vaccination in the United States – vaccine uptake, effectiveness, and impact
Author(s): Pindyck T, Tate JE, Parashar UD
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: Expert Review of Vaccines
Publication Volume: 17(7)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29909693
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1080/14760584.2018.1489724
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Rotavirus
Immunization Terms: Hospitalizations
Countries: United States
WHO Regions: Americas