FDA APPROVES ROTARIX(R) [Rotavirus Vaccine, live, oral], THE FIRST VACCINE LICENSED TO COMPLETE THE ROTAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION SERIES BY FOUR MONTHS OF AGE Apr 4, 2008
Specifically, significant protection was demonstrated against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis during two rotavirus seasons caused by types G1 (96%), G2 (86%), G3 (94%), G4 (95%), and G9 (85%), the most commonly circulating rotavirus types in the U.S. "Studies have shown that naturally occurring rotavirus infection protects against subsequent moderate to severe rotavirus gastroenteritis regardless of the infecting serotype," David I. Bernstein, M.D., M.A., Director, Infectious Diseases; Gamble... (PR Newswire)
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends US Approval of Rotavirus Vaccine Feb 21, 2008
Ready access to good medical care means that children in industrialized countries rarely die from rotavirus infection ... Because vaccination is the only way to prevent hospitalizations from severe rotavirus infection in industrialized countries and the mortality it causes in low-resource settings, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends the inclusion of rotavirus vaccination into the national immunization programs of countries where clinical trials have shown rotavirus vaccines... (PR Newswire)
Pneumonia deaths seen with Glaxo vaccine: FDA Feb 18, 2008
The review comes ahead of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory meeting on Wednesday to consider approval of the oral vaccine, which aims to prevent rotavirus infection, a cause of severe infant diarrhea that requires hospitalization. The virus is a major killer of children in developing countries, but deaths in the United States are rare. (Reuters)
New Data Published in The Lancet Show GSK's ROTARIX(R) Offers Protection Against the Most Common Circulating Rotavirus Types Nov 24, 2007
"The candidate vaccine contains a live, weakened form of natural human rotavirus derived from the most common human rotavirus strain with the goal of offering protection against the most commonly circulating and emerging rotavirus serotypes by mimicking the protective effects of natural human rotavirus infection," said David I. Bernstein, MD, MA, Director, Infectious Diseases; Gamble Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ... The vaccine is designed to prevent rotavirus... (PR Newswire)
New Approach To Improving Diarrhea In Infants With Probiotics Oct 1, 2007
In comparison, only 7 percent of mice escaped rotavirus infection without prophylactic intervention. The other five probiotic bacteria strains tested were either less efficacious preventives or were not at all effective. (Science Daily)
Soy isoflavone may inhibit common gastrointestinal illness in infants Sep 7, 2007
The soy isoflavone genistin--at concentrations present in soy infant formula-- may reduce a babys susceptibility to rotavirus infections by as much as 74 percent, according to a University of Illinois study published in Septembers Journal of Nutrition ... Its exciting to think that the isoflavones in soy formula could be a cost-effective nutritional approach to decreasing the incidence and severity of rotavirus infections, especially among children in developing countries who are most at... (EurekAlert!)
* Center for Disease Control warns of flu season peak Jan 15, 2007
Localized outbreaks of rotavirus infections have also dogged the nation over the past few weeks. "Rotavirus is a threat wherever people are concentrated in an enclosed space, such as in nursing homes," Shih said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Many Probiotics May Be Dead on Arrival Dec 22, 2006
Probiotics are "good" bacteria that are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and diarrhea due to rotavirus infection, and can also help restore normal gut bacteria among people taking antibiotics. They have become one of the most popular dietary supplements among US consumers, outselling iron, magnesium, garlic and all herbal products, Cooperman noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Rotavirus Infections Linked to Celiac Disease Nov 9, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a study provide evidence that repeated rotavirus infections may increase the risk of celiac disease in genetically susceptible children ... According to the team, frequent rotavirus infections predicted a higher risk of celiac disease autoimmunity ... 76 for two or more rotavirus infections compared with zero rotavirus infections. (MEDLINEplus)
Rotavirus Added to Bulky List of Childhood Vaccines Feb 25, 2006
In developing nations where medical facilities may not be readily accessible, a rotavirus infection can be harsh and deadly. In the United States, most children recover at home. (NPR)
Rotavirus vaccine urged for all babies Feb 22, 2006
Porter brought her daughter to the emergency room and learned that there was an epidemic of rotavirus infection in her community. "There were so many kids who had it they said they didn't even have any IV poles," she says. (USA Today -- Health)
New Rotavirus vaccine joins routine infant immunization schedule Feb 22, 2006
The federal agency that oversees childhood vaccinations today recommended a new vaccine for routine use against rotavirus infection, a common childhood illness that is the single largest infectious disease killer of infants and young children worldwide. Three scientists associated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wistar Institute are co-inventors of the vaccine, based on research dating to 1980. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Vaccine Approved to Protect Children from Rotavirus Feb 15, 2006
Rotavirus infection is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children in the United States and worldwide. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that rotavirus infection causes about 55,000 U.S. hospitalizations annually of infants and young children. (MEDLINEplus)
Vaccine Approved to Protect Children From Rotavirus (HealthDay) Feb 14, 2006
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FDA approves anti-diarrhea vaccine for babies Feb 8, 2006
Rotavirus infection, also called "winter diarrhea" because it tends to occur between November and April in the USA, causes fever, vomiting and watery diarrhea that can quickly lead to dehydration ... In developing countries, the CDC says, rotavirus infection kills more than 600,000 children each year. (USA Today -- Health)
FDA approves Merck's rotavirus vaccine Feb 7, 2006
The rotavirus infection is also called "winter diarrhea" since it usually strikes in the winter months between November and April ... Rotavirus infections typically affect children intensely during the first four to nine months. (Earthtimes.com)
New Vaccine For Condition That Kills 500,000 Children A Year Jan 9, 2006
The severity of rotavirus infection ranges from no symptoms to dehydrating gastroenteritis that can be fatal. Efforts to eradicate rotavirus disease were almost derailed in 1999 when another vaccine was pulled from the market because it caused a rare bowel obstruction called intussusception at a rate of one in 10,000 patients. (Science Daily)
Two Investigational Rotavirus Vaccines Safe and Effective Jan 8, 2006
Remind parents of the importance of good hygiene in reducing the spread of rotavirus infections. Review SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 4 - Two investigational rotavirus vaccines tested in more than 131,000 infants both appear to be safe and effective. (CNN)
Vaccines Protect Infants from Common Diarrhea Bug Jan 7, 2006
Within a subset of approximately 20,000 patients followed until 1 year of age, the vaccine reduced the rate of severe rotavirus infection by 84. 7 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
