Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals

The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.

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WHO/Yoshi Shimizu

WHO position papers on Rotavirus

Additional materials

References
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Grading of scientific evidence (Tables 1-4: RV1 and RV5 protection in young children)
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Grading of scientific evidence (Table 5: 3rd dose of RV1; Table 6: partial vaccination)
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Grading of scientific evidence (Table 7: Safety of 1st dose at different ages)
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Summary of WHO position paper on rotavirus vaccines
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Presentation: Summary of key points - WHO position paper on rotavirus vaccines
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Evidence to Recommendation tablepdf, 280kb

The GRADE tables are accessible within the:Update of a systematic review and meta-analysis of the safety, effectiveness and efficacy of childhood schedules using Rotavirus vaccines