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The cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in Malawi.
BACKGROUND Rotarix (GlaxoSmithKline), a newly licensed rotavirus vaccine requiring 2 doses, may have the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives in Africa. Nations such as Malawi, where Rotarix is currently under phase III investigation, may nevertheless face difficult economic choices in considering vaccine adoption. METHODS The cost-effectiveness of implementing a Rotarix vaccine p...
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