Mariëtte Hooiveld
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Datum
05-12-2019
Rotavirus.
Rotavirus.
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Key points
- The rotavirus season in 2018 was comparable to that in 2017, contradicting the previous hypothesis of a biennial pattern that was formulated due to low-endemic rotavirus seasons in 2014 and 2016. Until mid-July 2019, fewer rotavirus cases have been observed compared to the same period in 2018.
- In July 2018, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport decided to offer vaccination to infants belonging to risk groups. The process of implementation is ongoing.
- G9P8 and G3P8 were the most prevalent genotypes in 2018.
- A thermostable vaccine (ROTASIIL) has achieved WHO prequalification. Four rotavirus vaccines are currently available worldwide, of which two (Rotarix and RotaTeq) are licensed for use in Europe.
- The rotavirus season in 2018 was comparable to that in 2017, contradicting the previous hypothesis of a biennial pattern that was formulated due to low-endemic rotavirus seasons in 2014 and 2016. Until mid-July 2019, fewer rotavirus cases have been observed compared to the same period in 2018.
- In July 2018, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport decided to offer vaccination to infants belonging to risk groups. The process of implementation is ongoing.
- G9P8 and G3P8 were the most prevalent genotypes in 2018.
- A thermostable vaccine (ROTASIIL) has achieved WHO prequalification. Four rotavirus vaccines are currently available worldwide, of which two (Rotarix and RotaTeq) are licensed for use in Europe.