The Full Impact of Rotavirus Vaccines in Africa Has Yet to Be Realized. (19th April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Steele, A Duncan; Armah, George E; Mwenda, Jason M; Kirkwood, Carl D
• Is Part Of: Clinical infectious diseases. Volume 76:(2023)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S1
• Page End: S4
• Publication Date: 2023-04-19
• Subjects: Rotavirus vaccines -- Diarrhea -- Africa; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4838

Abstract

Abstract: Africa bears the brunt of diarrheal mortality globally. Rotavirus vaccination rates are high across the continent and demonstrate impact on diarrheal disease reduction. Nevertheless, there is room for significant improvement in managing rotavirus vaccine coverage, in access to recognized public services such as appropriate medical care, including oral rehydration therapy and improved water and sanitation.