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Poliovirus vaccination options for achieving eradication and securing the endgame.

Authors :
Estívariz, Concepción F
Pallansch, Mark A
Anand, Abhijeet
Wassilak, Steven GF
Sutter, Roland W
Wenger, Jay D
Orenstein, Walter A
Source :
Current Opinion in Virology; Jun2013, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p309-315, 7p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] 2012 had the lowest number of polio cases in the lowest number of countries. [•] Outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus have increased and are mostly due to type 2. [•] Use of inactivated poliovirus vaccine in routine immunization is recommended before withdrawal of type 2 oral vaccine. [•] Inactivated poliovirus vaccine will enhance the effectiveness and decrease the risks of oral poliovirus vaccines. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18796257
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Current Opinion in Virology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89147259
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coviro.2013.05.007