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Impact of rotavirus vaccination on laboratory confirmed cases in Belgium
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Author
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Abstract
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| Rotavirus vaccines were introduced in Belgium in 2006 and recommended in the universal schedule in January 2007. We measured the impact of rotavirus vaccination through an active laboratory-based surveillance system. In 2008, the number of laboratory confirmed rotavirus cases declined by 61.4% (95% CI 60.262.6%) compared to the 20052006 pre-vaccination period, with the highest decline in children <1 year (80.1%; 95% CI 78.781.4%). The rotavirus season was delayed compared to pre-vaccination seasons. Laboratory data provide a crude estimation of vaccination impact, but analysis of in-patient data will be needed to assess the impact on severe disease. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Vaccine / International Society for Vaccines. - Amsterdam
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Publication
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Amsterdam
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2011
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ISSN
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0264-410X
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DOI
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10.1016/J.VACCINE.2011.04.098
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Volume/pages
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29
:29/30
(2011)
, p. 4698-4703
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ISI
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000292471900008
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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