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Safety and Efficacy of an Attenuated Vaccine against Severe Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

Safety and Efficacy of an Attenuated Vaccine against Severe Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67607236

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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society

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Contents

In this double-blind trial, two oral doses of a live attenuated G1P[8] rotavirus vaccine were highly efficacious in protecting infants against severe diarrheal disease. During the active surveillance of 63,225 infants, the risk of intussusception was no greater after vaccination than it was with placebo (six cases vs. seven cases).
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Safety and Efficacy of an Attenuated Vaccine against Severe Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67607236

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67607236

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ISSN

0028-4793

E-ISSN

1533-4406

DOI

10.1056/NEJMoa052434

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