Guidance
Generic protocol for monitoring impact of rotavirus vaccination on gastroenteritis disease burden and viral strains
This generic protocol outlines a uniform approach to monitoring the impact of rotavirus vaccines that can be modified by countries to meet their specific needs. It provides background and justification for monitoring the impact of rotavirus vaccines once introduced in routine immunization schedules; describes assessment of vaccine impact by monitoring disease trends, using either existing data sources or active surveillance system; explain an approach for assessing vaccine effectiveness using a case control methodology; and describes the monitoring of the distribution of circulating rotavirus strains.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2009
Publisher
WHO
Type
Guidance
Categories
- Programme management
Diseases
- Rotavirus
Organisations
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Tags
- Performance monitoring
EPI-CORE-ROTA
| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotavirus vaccines: WHO position paper | World Health Organization (WHO) | Guidance | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish | |
| Manual of rotavirus detection and characterization methods | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2009 | Guidance | English |
| Post-marketing surveillance of rotavirus vaccine safety | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2009 | Guidance | English |
| Generic protocol for monitoring impact of rotavirus vaccination on gastroenteritis disease burden and viral strains | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2009 | Guidance | English |
