Tag: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
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Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Reduces Hospitalizations in Brazil
Overview During Brazil’s intense dengue surge in 2024, a tetravalent vaccine known as Qdenga was used in a real-world setting to protect adolescents. Researchers reported that vaccination reduced hospitalizations by up to 68% among those who contracted dengue, marking the first real-world evidence of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its authorization. The campaign unfolded against a backdrop…
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Dengue vaccine Qdenga reduces hospitalizations during Brazil’s 2024 outbreak
New real-world evidence from Brazil confirms Qdenga’s impact on dengue outcomes The Lancet Infectious Diseases published a pivotal study that marks the first real‑world assessment of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its approval. Conducted amid Brazil’s intense 2024 dengue surge, the observational research focused on adolescents in São Paulo, the epicenter of the outbreak, to understand how…