Options for improving effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines in developing countries

• Main Authors: Marion S. Tissera (Author), Daniel Cowley (Author), Nada Bogdanovic-Sakran (Author), Melanie L. Hutton (Author), Dena Lyras (Author), Carl D. Kirkwood (Author), Jim P. Buttery (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a leading global cause of mortality and morbidity in young children due to diarrhea and dehydration. Over 85% of deaths occur in developing countries. In industrialised countries, 2 live oral rotavirus vaccines licensed in 2006 quickly demonstrated high effectiveness, dr...