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Poo-ruse and share informational resources to advocate for greater investments to defeat diarrheal disease. Click the link below to visit our ‘State of the Field Report’ for up-to-date data and research related to diarrheal disease.

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Nov 22, 2023

Estimating the global impact of rotavirus vaccines on child mortality

A recent study titled 'Estimating the global impact of rotavirus vaccines on child mortality' was published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
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A woman wearing a green headscarf and a colorful patterned dress stands outdoors. People and makeshift tents are seen in the blurry background, suggesting a crowded, possibly refugee or camp setting. The atmosphere appears busy and the ground looks muddy.
Jun 20, 2023

A mother protects her family's health and safety

Emergency situations intensify the risk of severe diarrhea. Waterborne diseases like cholera spark epidemics amid conflict, flooding, drought, or even displacement from volcanic eruption. Vaccines and education can save lives. Espérance Leonard is...
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A person wearing a blue coat and a colorful patterned shirt holds a strip of white medical vials up to the camera, showing them prominently. The individual has a serious expression and stands indoors with a dark background.
Jun 20, 2023

Cholera risk among displaced families

Emergency situations intensify the risk of severe diarrhea. Waterborne diseases like cholera spark epidemics amid conflict, flooding, drought, or even displacement from volcanic eruption. Vaccines and education can save lives.   
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Jun 20, 2023

Community connections foster protection

Emergency situations intensify the risk of severe diarrhea. Waterborne diseases like cholera spark epidemics amid conflict, flooding, drought, or even displacement from volcanic eruption. Vaccines and education can save lives. 
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Jun 20, 2023

Keeping close watch on cholera

Emergency situations intensify the risk of severe diarrhea. Waterborne diseases like cholera spark epidemics amid conflict, flooding, drought, or even displacement from volcanic eruption. Vaccines and education can save lives.  Dr. Raphaël Senga...
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Apr 23, 2019

India-made rotavirus vaccine in action

ROTAVAC®, one of two India-made rotavirus vaccines, was first introduced in India in 2016. The country is scaling up these new domestically produced vaccines as part of routine childhood immunization against the deadliest form of diarrhea.
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Diarrhea: Myths versus facts

Here, we debunk the common myths that allow diarrheal disease to continue wreak havoc in poor communities, under the radar.
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Superheroes Against Rotavirus

  We spotted a slew of superheroes at our Superpower Happy Hour for the 2016 International Rotavirus Symposium.
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Sep 01, 2016

Meet the Superwomen Fighting Rotavirus

Three cheers for women in science! Get to know a few superwomen of rotavirus research and their special talents and inspirations, from fellow scientists to Mary Poppins to Thor.
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Breastfeeding: Advice and Encouragement for New Moms

It's a baby's first vaccine and best source of nutrition, but it's not always easy! Moms need support from other moms, families, and governments. Here are some words of wisdom from a few new moms.
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