Science news articles about 'rotavirus vaccines'

A Nicaraguan study has found that a pentavalent rotavirus vaccine is effective at reducing the risk of severe diarrhoea in children.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a marked reduction in incidence of rotavirus in the 2007-8 season compared with average seasons.

... that helps the virus infect cells. The information may be useful in designing a new generation of rotavirus vaccines that could be easier to store and administer than current vaccines, said the ...

... for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "This research not only explains the effects of the U.S. rotavirus vaccination program, but also lays the foundation for understanding the tremendous life- ...

... . Informed by the WHO decision, the GAVI Alliance has committed to providing eligible countries with financial support for rotavirus vaccine introduction and is currently accepting applications.

... stomach cells. They then enter cells and reproduce rapidly, causing illness," he said. "Rotavirus vaccines are still in their infancy, as problems emerged with the first vaccine that was trialled a ...

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