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Effectiveness of oral cholera vaccine in Haiti

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Although killed, whole-cell oral cholera vaccines (OCVs) have been known to be efficacious since 1986,1 and the bivalent whole-cell vaccine Shanchol has been licensed in India since 2009,2 OCV was not regarded as useful for controlling cholera outbreaks until recently.2 Many public health officials questioned the use of OCV,3 including concerns about its cost, the feasibility of undertaking large campaigns, the acceptability of OCV among vaccinated communities, and the possibility of diverting resources from other interventions.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(15)70015-x

Authors: Francisco J Luquero, David A Sack

Institutions: Epicentre, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Vibrio bacteria research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680