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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on rotavirus, editorials on rotavirus, and perspectives on rotavirus - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Rotavirus Outbreaks in Retirement Communities
- January 2, 2013
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
Rotavirus probably is an underrecognized pathogen in older adults.- Reviewing:
- Cardemil CV et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Nov 6; 157:621.
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Rotavirus Attacks Older Adults
- November 21, 2012
- Stephen G. Baum, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Outbreaks in two Illinois retirement communities caused significant morbidity but no deaths.- Reviewing:
- Cardemil CV et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Nov 6; 157:621.
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No Excess Risk for Intussusception from Pentavalent Rotavirus Vaccine
- February 22, 2012
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
A large cohort study puts the issue of intussusception risk from rotavirus vaccines to rest.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Shui IM et al., JAMA 2012 Feb 8; 307:598.
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Routine Rotavirus Vaccination Has Reduced Healthcare Use
- September 28, 2011
- Louis M. Bell, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Routine vaccination of infants has reduced rates of hospitalization for rotavirus-associated diarrhea in children younger than 5 years by 75%.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Cortes JE et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Sep 22; 365:1108.
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Natural Rotavirus Infection Does Not Always Protect Against Reinfection Free
- July 27, 2011
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Children living in Indian slums developed primary rotavirus infections early in life, and protection from subsequent infections was incomplete.- Reviewing:
- Gladstone BP et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Jul 28; 365:337.
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Efficacy of Rotavirus Vaccine in Developing Countries
- August 18, 2010
- Mary E. Wilson, MD
- Infectious Diseases
The efficacy of live pentavalent rotavirus vaccine against severe gastroenteritis in infants was 48% in Asian countries and 39% in African ones.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Zaman K et al., Lancet 2010 Aug 6;: Armah GE et al., Lancet 2010 Aug 6;: Nelson EAS and Glass RI., Lancet 2010 Aug 6;:
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Rotavirus Vaccine: Benefits and a Possible Risk Free
- January 27, 2010
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Three new studies show that rotavirus vaccine is safe and effective, even in developing countries, but it may be risky for severely immunodeficient children.- Reviewing:
- Madhi SA et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Jan 28; 362:289. Richardson V et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Jan 28; 362:299. Patel NC et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Jan 28; 362:314.
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Rotavirus Vaccine in a Developing Country
- June 10, 2009
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In Nicaragua, rotavirus vaccine was less effective than in higher-income countries but was still highly protective against very severe diarrhea.- Reviewing:
- Patel M et al., JAMA 2009 Jun 3; 301:2243.
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Rotavirus Vaccine Succeeds During Two Epidemic Seasons
- February 6, 2008
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Overall vaccine efficacy against rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants during the two seasons was 79%.- Reviewing:
- Vesikari T et al., Lancet 2007 Nov 24; 370:1757.
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Rotavirus Vaccine Works for Premature Infants, Too
- December 12, 2007
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
The new rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, is safe and efficacious for premature infants.- Reviewing:
- Goveia MG et al., Pediatr Infect Dis J 2007 Dec; 26:1099.
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Two New Rotavirus Vaccines Show Promise
- January 27, 2006
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In the largest prelicensure vaccine-safety trials ever held, no increased risk for intussusception was identified with either vaccine.- Reviewing:
- Vesikari T et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Jan 5; 354:23-33. Ruiz-Palacios GM et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Jan 5; 354:11-22.
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Intussusception Risk Not Elevated with Pentavalent Rotavirus Vaccine Free
- February 8, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
The pentavalent rotavirus vaccine marketed as RotaTeq does not carry an increased risk for intussusception, according to a large U.S.-focused study in JAMA.In... -
Reduction in Rotavirus Infection Since Vaccine Introduction Free
- October 23, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
Rotavirus seasons have been shorter, have started later, and have seen fewer positive test results since the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine in the U.S... -
ACIP Updates Its Rotavirus Recommendations Free
- February 9, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
Updated recommendations on the prevention of rotavirus infection in infants and children, from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, are available online. Last revised... -
Vaccine May Have Contributed to Mild Rotavirus Season Free
- June 27, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
Last winter's rotavirus season was the mildest the U.S. had seen in at least 15 years, perhaps because of the new rotavirus vaccine RotaTeq, reports... -
FDA Approves Second Rotavirus Vaccine for Infants Free
- April 4, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
The FDA has announced approval of a second oral rotavirus vaccine for infants, Rotarix. Rotarix is administered in a two-dose series to infants aged... -
Rotavirus Vaccines Show Promise Free
- December 28, 2006
- General Medicine
Two large randomized trials demonstrated high rates of efficacy without worrisome rates of intussusception. -
The Burden and Etiology of Childhood Diarrhea in Asia and Africa
- May 15, 2013
- Mary E. Wilson, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Targeting five pathogens — rotavirus, Cryptosporidium, Escherichia coli (enterotoxigenic and enteropathogenic), and Shigella— could substantially reduce the burden of childhood diarrhea in developing countries.- Reviewing:
- Kotloff KL et al., Lancet 2013 May 14;: Natchu UCM and Bhatnagar S., Lancet 2013 May 14;:
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2009 Pediatric Immunization Schedules Approved Free
- December 30, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
Updated vaccination schedules for infants, children, and adolescents have been released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the... -
FDA Updates RotaTeq Label Free
- June 18, 2007
- Physician's First Watch
The FDA has added information about Kawasaki disease to the label for the rotavirus vaccine (RotaTeq), but has not issued new warnings or precautions about...
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