Shifting Epidemiology of Infant Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Pakistan  Following Nationwide Vaccine Implementation: A Prospective Cohort Study

Nimrah Shehzadi, Muhammad Own Ali, Shahzad Mustufa, Umair Ul Hassan, Muhammad Usman, Sonia Tahir

Shifting Epidemiology of Infant Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Pakistan Following Nationwide Vaccine Implementation: A Prospective Cohort Study

Authors

Nimrah Shehzadi, Muhammad Own Ali, Shahzad Mustufa, Umair Ul Hassan, Muhammad Usman, Sonia Tahir

Keywords:

Rotavirus vaccine, infant gastroenteritis, Pakistan, epidemiology

Abstract

Rotavirus gastroenteritis has historically been a leading cause of severe diarrhea,dehydration, hospitalization, and mortalityamong infants in Pakistan. Following the nationwide introduction of the monovalentrotavirus vaccine into the Expanded Program

References

1. Burnett E, Parashar UD, Tate JE. Global impact of rotavirus vaccination on childhood hospitalizations. Lancet 2023;11(4):e512-e520. Glob Health.

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Published

2026-08-11

How to Cite

Nimrah Shehzadi, Muhammad Own Ali, Shahzad Mustufa, Umair Ul Hassan, Muhammad Usman, Sonia Tahir. (2026). Shifting Epidemiology of Infant Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Pakistan Following Nationwide Vaccine Implementation: A Prospective Cohort Study . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 2533–2542. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2720