Long-term impact of suboptimal rotavirus vaccines on acute gastroenteritis in hospitalized children in Northern Taiwan

ConclusionIn Taiwan, under a suboptimal rotavirus vaccination policy, there was a marked decrease in the rate of rotavirus AGE of hospitalized young children. Significantly increased norovirus infection has replaced rotavirus as the leading cause. Expansion of rotavirus vaccine coverage, development of a norovirus prevention strategy, and sustained bacterial infection control are important for AGE containment in children in Taiwan.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research