Recent advances of rotavirus (RV) basic and applied research are reviewed. They consist of
determination of the RV particle structure and functions of structural proteins, classification …

Background Postlicensure data has identified a causal link between rotavirus vaccines and
intussusception in some settings. As rotavirus vaccines are introduced globally, monitoring …

BACKGROUND: Concerns about vaccine safety have led some parents to decline
recommended vaccination of their children, leading to the resurgence of diseases …

Background Rotavirus results in more diarrhoea‐related deaths in children under five years
than any other single agent in countries with high childhood mortality. It is also a common …

Background International postlicensure studies have identified an increased risk of
intussusception after vaccination with the second-generation rotavirus vaccines RotaTeq …

Background Because postlicensure surveillance determined that a previous rotavirus
vaccine, RotaShield, caused intussusception in 1 of every 10,000 recipients, we assessed …

Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe childhood gastroenteritis. Each year, rotavirus is
responsible for about 25 million clinic visits, two million hospital admissions, and 180 000 …

Background. Estimates of the risk of intussusception (IS) associated with currently licensed
rotavirus vaccines (RV1 [Rotarix; GSK] and RV5 [RotaTeq; Merck]) diverge …

Background Intussusception is a common abdominal emergency in children with significant
morbidity. Prompt diagnosis and management reduces associated risks and the need for …

Background Understanding the safety of vaccines is critical to inform decisions about
vaccination. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review of the safety of vaccines …