[Universal vaccination for Rotavirus infection control]

Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2015 Jul-Aug;71(4):447-54.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Rotaviruses are the most common etiological cause for pediatric acute gastroenteritis, particularly in children under 5 years of age or immunocompromised. Since 2008, vaccination program has determined a decrease in Rotavirus-related hospitalization, outpatient's visits, emergency department visits and mortality. These indicators of illness for Rotaviruses diseases remain high in those countries where there is no access to rehydrating therapies. In Italy vaccine coverage is very low, even if the burden of RV disease is well known, and at present vaccination is offered free of charge in a single region.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Mass Vaccination* / trends
  • Rotavirus / isolation & purification
  • Rotavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Rotavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Rotavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Rotavirus Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Vaccination* / trends

Substances

  • Rotavirus Vaccines