Breakeven Point Analysis on Rotavirus Vaccination in the National Immunization Program: A Summary from an Indochina Country

Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Abstract


Dear Editor, Rotavirus infection is an important infection in pediatrics. At present, vaccine is available for prevention of this viral infection. In some countries, due to the high prevalence of rotavirus infection, the rotavirus vaccination is already included into the national immunization program

Keywords


Indochina; National Immunization Program; Vaccination

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