Abstract
Infectious diarrhoea is a common disease of childhood. It is estimated to be responsible for over 1.3 million deaths per year, predominantly in resource-poor countries. In wealthy nations, it causes significant morbidity, healthcare burden and associated cost. In both scenarios, the most common cause is rotavirus. This article reviews the experience of primary prevention of rotavirus disease through immunisation and considers the case for extending vaccine use further in Europe and globally.
| Translated title of the contribution | The promise of immunisation against rotavirus |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 736-40 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Archives of Disease in Childhood |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Early online date | 18 May 2012 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Child Health Services
- Child, Preschool
- Developed Countries
- Developing Countries
- Global Health
- Humans
- Immunization Programs
- Infant
- Rotavirus
- Rotavirus Infections
- Rotavirus Vaccines
