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Control of Japanese encephalitis in Asia: the time is now
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8 2014
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Source: Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 12(8):901-904
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Alternative Title:Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther
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Description:Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus is the most common vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia. Recent progress in the development and availability of improved JE vaccines has revitalized the prospects for JE control. There now are a number of safe and effective vaccines, two WHO prequalified vaccines available for pediatric use, at least one vaccine considered affordable for use in lower income countries, and a GAVI Alliance commitment to provide financial support to eligible countries for campaigns for children aged 9 months through 14 years. While challenges remain, this tremendous progress means there is a better opportunity than at any time in the past to prevent the substantial morbidity and mortality from this disease.
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Pubmed ID:24927959
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4594829
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