title: Rotavirus vaccines: the role of researchers in moving evidence to action.
abstract: Evidence generated through years of research has built a solid scientific foundation on the safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccines, and has served to raise awareness of global rotavirus disease burden and the potential impact of vaccination. In this commentary, we explore the role that researchers can play in closing key gaps of knowledge, demand, and financing to support decision-making on introduction of new vaccines in developing countries. With safe and efficacious rotavirus vaccines now on the verge of widespread adoption, researchers can be vital advocates for their uptake into routine immunization programs.
authors.affiliation: PATH, 1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107, USA. jwecker@path.org
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Wecker
authors.forename: Deborah C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Janie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hayes
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003657:Decision Making; D003906:Developing Countries; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel; D011634:Public Health; D012400:Rotavirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D022243:Rotavirus Vaccines
chemical_list: D022243:Rotavirus Vaccines