Rotavirus immunization: Global coverage and local barriers for implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rotavirus (RV) is a major agent of gastroenteritis and an important cause of child death worldwide. Immunization (RVI) has been available since 2006, and the Federation of International Societies of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (FISPGHAN) identified RVI as a top priority for the control of diarrheal illness. A FISPGHAN working group on acute diarrhea aimed at estimating the current RVI coverage worldwide and identifying barriers to implementation at local level.

Methods

A survey was distributed to national experts in infectious diseases and health-care authorities (March 2015-April 2016), collecting information on local recommendations, costs and perception of barriers for implementation.

Results

Forty-nine of the 79 contacted countries (62% re

SUBMITTER: Lo Vecchio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6624129 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature