The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 6 , Pages 737-738 , December 2008

Epidemiological Shifts in Severe Acute Gastroenteritis in US Children: Will Rotavirus Vaccination Change the Picture?

  • Daniel C. Payne, PhD, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Daniel C. Payne, Epidemiology Branch, Division of Viral Diseases, National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop A-34, Atlanta, GA 30333
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  • Umesh D. Parashar, MPH, MBBS

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 Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PII: S0022-3476(08)00686-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.08.012

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 6 , Pages 737-738 , December 2008

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