The Full Impact of Rotavirus Vaccines in Africa Has Yet to Be Realized

A. Duncan Steele; George E. Armah; Jason M. Mwenda; Carl D. Kirkwood

doi:10.1093/cid/ciad017

The Full Impact of Rotavirus Vaccines in Africa Has Yet to Be Realized

A. Duncan Steele^*
, George E. Armah
, Jason M. Mwenda
, Carl D. Kirkwood

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Africa bears the brunt of diarrheal mortality globally. Rotavirus vaccination rates are high across the continent and demonstrate impact on diarrheal disease reduction. Nevertheless, there is room for significant improvement in managing rotavirus vaccine coverage, in access to recognized public services such as appropriate medical care, including oral rehydration therapy and improved water and sanitation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S1-S4
Journal	Clinical Infectious Diseases
Volume	76
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciad017
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2023
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Keywords

Africa
Diarrhea
Rotavirus vaccines

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