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Rotavirus introduction reduced hospital admissions for young children

Two years after rotavirus vaccine introduction in Rwanda, the country saw nearly 400 fewer hospital admissions for diarrhea among young children at 24 district hospitals.

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

Topics: Health System Strengthening

Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Rotavirus

Countries: Rwanda

WHO Regions: Africa