Rotarix vaccine shields kids from severe rotavirus, study confirms
NCT ID NCT01871038
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study looked at how effective the Rotarix vaccine is at preventing severe rotavirus infections in young children. Researchers enrolled 362 children under 6 years old who came to the hospital with vomiting and diarrhea. They compared those who tested positive for rotavirus with those who tested negative to calculate vaccine effectiveness. The results help confirm that the vaccine works well in real-world settings.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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