Efficacy of a Low-Cost, Heat-Stable Oral Rotavirus Vaccine in Niger
Efficacy of a Low-Cost, Heat-Stable Oral Rotavirus Vaccine in Niger
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Rotavirus is a major cause of death and complications in infants, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In this randomized clinical trial in Niger, a low-cost, heat-stable rotavirus vaccine was shown to have nearly 70% efficacy against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis.
Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis among young children and i...
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Efficacy of a Low-Cost, Heat-Stable Oral Rotavirus Vaccine in Niger
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1880469773
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1880469773
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMoa1609462
