Journal article
Estimating the herd immunity effect of rotavirus vaccine
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death in children under 5, and an estimated 39% of these deaths are attributable to rotavirus. Currently two live, oral rotavirus vaccines have been introduced on the market; however, the herd immunity effect associated with rotavirus vaccine has not yet been quantified. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to estimate the herd immunity effects associated with rotavirus vaccines.
Languages
- English
Publication year
2015
Journal
Vaccine
Volume
132
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- Rotavirus