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Rotavirus

Research on rotavirus published by scientists at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, University Health Science Center

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, August 1st, 2010

Researchers detail in 'Reduction in gastroenteritis with the use of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine in a primary practice,' new data in rotavirus. According to a study from the United States, "Pentavalent rotavirus (RV) vaccine (RV5) was licensed in 2006 and recommended for routine childhood immunization. A significant decrease in the number of RV hospitalizations has been described."

"The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of RV5 on acute gastroenteritis (AGE) seen in a primary practice. In July 2004, surveillance was initiated among children who were younger than 5 years and seen in a large pediatric practice in New Orleans for those who presented AGE,...

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