We have long since recognized the need for a safe and effective rotavirus vaccine and the significant impact that it can have throughout the world. Because of dehydration due to rotavirus infections, more than 600,000 infants and young children die each year. While most deaths are in developing countries, hospitalizations in Europe are common.
Quotes about hospitalizations (8 Quotes)
Vaccines against these diseases are effective in preventing hospitalizations and death. However, many at-risk people are not getting the vaccines they need.
They did not interview or take tests from health care providers, despite the presence of studies, and the child's numerous hospitalizations, that he could have acquired this disease at those hospitals.
Injuries are a major public health problem in Nebraska resulting in significant numbers of deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits. From 1999 to 2003, injuries overall, including unintentional and intentional injuries, were the fourth leading cause of death in Nebraska. For Nebraskans age 1 to 34 years, unintentional injuries were the leading cause of death.
There are a number of studies published that report on varying degrees of effectiveness. But there are also a lot of studies that point to the fact that the vaccines are effective in preventing the serious complications that lead to hospitalizations and death, and that's an important note that we should never lose sight of.
It appears to be winding down, ... We are seeing the illness take its course in those who are already infected, which is why we're seeing some additional hospitalizations and these two new deaths. But at this time many of those who have been affected are improving.
It is extremely important for those with chronic medical conditions and the elderly to get vaccinated. Influenza is a highly contagious disease that kills 10,000 to 20,000 people in the U.S. every year and leads to countless additional hospitalizations.
People who have difficulty with bathing, dressing and walking across a room require our health-care system to a greater extent. Those who have trouble performing such activities have higher rates of hospitalizations, longer hospital stays, and more physician visits than those with no disabilities.