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Rotavirus Vaccines
Recent findings from K.S. Reisinger and co-authors highlight research in rotavirus vaccines
July 16th, 2008
New investigation results, 'Characteristics of an ideal rotavirus vaccine,' are detailed in a study published in Clinical Pediatrics. According to a study from the United States, "Rotavirus gastroenteritis primarily affects children younger than 5 years of age and is the leading cause of diarrhea-related hospitalizations worldwide. The substantial morbidity associated with this disease and the major burden on healthcare resources underscore the need for an effective vaccine." "Two recently developed vaccines (RotaTeq [rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent], and Rotarix [rotavirus vaccine, live]) share some characteristics of an ideal rotavirus vaccine. High...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-07-16)
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