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Sustained impact of rotavirus vaccine introduction on rotavirus gastroenteritis hospitalizations in children5 years of age, Ghana, 2009-2016

Authors :
Jason M. Mwenda
Emmanuel Addo-Yobo
George Armah
Christabel Enweronu-Laryea
Jacqueline E. Tate
Kwamena W. Sagoe
Umesh D. Parashar
Daniel Ansong
Stanley K. Diamenu
Source :
Vaccine
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Ghana introduced monovalent rotavirus vaccine in April 2012. We sought to determine the long-term impact of routine rotavirus vaccination on rotavirus gastroenteritis hospitalizations in Ghana during the first 4 years following rotavirus vaccine introduction. METHODS: Active sentinel surveillance for acute gastroenteritis hospitalizations among children

Details

ISSN :
18732518
Volume :
36
Issue :
47
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Vaccine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c9ed24434f0a7f4c2414ff283a790820