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Rotavirus vaccine put on hold in USA after intussusception reports.

Authors :
McCarthy, Michael
Source :
Lancet. 7/24/1999, Vol. 354 Issue 9175, p309-309. 2/5p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Focuses on the recommendation of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that health-care providers postpone giving the rotavirus vaccine to infants. Cases of bowel obstruction caused by intussusception reported to the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System; RotaShield vaccine from Wyeth Laboratories.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
354
Issue :
9175
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2060559
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)75216-8