This article, published in BMC Infectious Diseases, discusses a study where Rotarix® vaccine demonstrated efficacy against severe gastroenteritis caused by diverse circulating rotavirus types. These data add to evidence that the vaccine provides heterotypic protection.

Author(s): Steele AD, Neuzil KM, Cunliffe NA, et al.

Published: 2012

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Rotavirus

Topics: Vaccine safety; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Africa