A New Vaccine Protecting Children in the Developing World from a Deadly Virus
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Wednesday 15th July 2009 News Index  Rotaviral infections are common in children and cause a mild illness, but when they cause severe diarrhea it can quickly become life threatening for babies and small children. In poor countries they often die, because they cannot be taken quickly to a hospital for intravenous fluids.
With research money provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a new vaccine has been developed that would protect these children from one of the most deadly diseases they face. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that every child be vaccinated. Please log in to post your comments. Return to news index
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