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