New studies highlight tremendous health and economic benefits of rotavirus vaccination
Apr 15, 2016
RotaFlash, April 2016
Data from a new journal supplement reveal the widespread impact of rotavirus vaccines in preventing death and disease from rotavirus diarrhea in low-income countries around the world, while also highlighting the need for continued rollout of rotavirus vaccines given the burden of rotavirus that still remains. Additionally, a study from Rwanda shows a reduction in the economic burden of diarrhea following rotavirus vaccine introduction, and a new white paper serves as an advocacy tool in countries considering the introduction of rotavirus vaccine.