In Rwanda, the number of hospital admissions for diarrhea and rotavirus fell substantially after rotavirus vaccine (RVV) introduction, including among older children age-ineligible for vaccination. This suggests indirect protection through reduced transmission of rotavirus. Two years after RVV introduction, the country had nearly 400 fewer hospital admissions for diarrhea among young children.
Full Citation:
Ngabo, F., Tate, J.E., Gatera, M., et al. 2016. Effect of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine introduction on hospital admissions for diarrhea and rotavirus in children in Rwanda: a time-series analysis. Lancet Global Health. 4:e129-36.
Title of Article: Effect of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine introduction on hospital admissions for diarrhea and rotavirus in children in Rwanda: a time-series analysis
Author(s): Ngabo, F., Tate, J.E., Gatera, M., et al
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Lancet Global Health
Publication Volume: 4:e129-36
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26823214/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/S2214-109X(15)00270-3