Selection and Interpretation of Scientific Evidence in Preparation for Policy Decisions: A Case Study Regarding Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine Into National Immunization Programs in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark

Selection and Interpretation of Scientific Evidence in Preparation for Policy Decisions: A Case Study Regarding Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine Into National Immunization Programs in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark

The World Health Organization recommends inclusion of rotavirus vaccines in national immunization programs (NIPs) worldwide. Nordic countries are usually considered comparable in terms of demographics and health-care services and have comparable rotavirus disease burden. Nevertheless, the countries...

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Main Authors: Gry St-Martin, Ann Lindstrand, Synne Sandbu, Thea Kølsen Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
policy decisions
vaccine introduction
rotavirus vaccines
Nordic countries
policy-making processes
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00131/full

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