WHO recommends rotavirus vaccines in all national immunization programmes
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“1 February 2013 – In an updated position paper, published in the Weekly Epidemiological Record , WHO recommends the use of rotavirus vaccines in all national immunization programmes, particularly in south and south-eastern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

“The use of rotavirus vaccines should be part of a comprehensive strategy to control diarrhoeal diseases with the scaling up of both prevention ― including promotion of early and exclusive breastfeeding, hand washing, improved water supply and sanitation ― and treatment packages….”

“…Plans for introduction of rotavirus vaccines should consider the epidemiology of the disease by age, the coverage and actual age at vaccination, and an evaluation of the estimated public health impact and potential risks (e.g. intussusception). In addition, cost-effectiveness assessment, issues of affordability of the vaccine, financial and operational impact on the immunization delivery system, and careful examination of current immunization practices should be taken into account.

“Introduction of rotavirus vaccine should be accompanied by measures to ensure high vaccination coverage and timely administration of each dose…”
http://www.who.int/immunization/newsroom/newsstory_rotavirus_vaccines_immunization_programmes/en/index.html

The Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER) for 1 February 2013, vol. 88, 5 (pp. 49–64) includes:
– Rotavirus vaccines: WHO position paper – January 2013
http://www.who.int/entity/wer/2013/wer8804.pdf