Scenario oral rotavirus vaccine in human peripheral region of Rio de Janeiro

Cenário da vacina oral de rotavírus humano em região periférica do Rio de Janeiro
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the coverage of oral Rotavirus vaccine in human infants between January 2006 and December 2009. Method: Documentary and descriptive study with quantitative approach. Data were collected through the records of the book mirrors the childhood immunization. The Ethics Committe... view more

Objective: To evaluate the coverage of oral Rotavirus vaccine in human infants between January 2006 and December 2009. Method: Documentary and descriptive study with quantitative approach. Data were collected through the records of the book mirrors the childhood immunization. The Ethics Committee in Research of SMS-RJ approved research on CAAE Nº 0015.0.314.000-10. Results: The highest rate of coverage was in 2006 (83,2%) compared to other years. In 2007 it was found that 125 (10,6%) of the book mirrors vaccination not included notes on the human rotavirus oral vaccine, only 120 (9,9%) children were the first dose in 2008, those who underwent the two doses between the years 2006 to 2009 totaled 3833 (80,6%). Conclusion: The challenge of ensuring 100% immunization coverage for the pediatric population requires everyone involved in this process an intersectoral commitment.... view less

Keywords
health care; prophylaxis; vaccination; baby; Brazil

Classification
Medical Sociology

Free Keywords
child health; Rotavirus vaccine

Document language
Portuguese

Publication Year
2013

Page/Pages
p. 3717-3722

Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 2

DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3717

ISSN
2175-5361

Status
Published Version; reviewed

Licence
Free Digital Peer Publishing Licence