A two-dose schedule of rotavirus vaccine was estimated to be cost-effective in Somalia, where more than 20 years of civil conflict have significantly damaged the health system and vaccine coverage is exceedingly low. Researchers estimate that in 2012, routine use of rotavirus vaccine, even at low coverage rates, would have averted nearly 25% of deaths due to rotavirus diarrhea in Somali children under one year of age.
Full Citation:
Gargano, L. M., Tate, J. E., Parashar, U. D., et al.. 2015. Comparison of impact and cost-effectiveness of rotavirus supplementary and routine immunization in a complex humanitarian emergency, Somali case study.. Conflict and health. 9(5).
Title of Article: Comparison of impact and cost-effectiveness of rotavirus supplementary and routine immunization in a complex humanitarian emergency, Somali case study.
Author(s): Gargano, L. M., Tate, J. E., Parashar, U. D., et al.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Name: Conflict and health
Publication Volume: 9(5)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25691915
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1186/s13031-015-0032-y
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Rotavirus
Countries: Somalia
WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean