Review of oral cholera vaccines: efficacy in young children

• Published in: Infection and drug resistance Vol. 4; no. default; pp. 155 - 160
• Main Authors: Masuet Aumatell, Cristina, Ramon Torrell, J M, Zuckerman, Jane N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Zealand Taylor & Francis Ltd 2011; Dove Medical Press
• Subjects: Children; Cholera; Clinical trials; Evidence 2 Practice; Immunization; Literature reviews; Vaccines; children; efficacy; oral cholera vaccine

Young children are one of the most vulnerable groups who may be infected with cholera. The following literature review of the efficacy of the currently available cholera vaccines provides a clear evidence base for the clinical administration of cholera vaccine, particularly in an epidemic situation....