POST 00547E : CHOLERA VACCINATION 3 February 2003
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Mohamed Saeed (mailto:[log in to unmask]) from UNICEF is asking some
questions on cholera vaccination. Nora Dellepiane
(mailto:[log in to unmask]) from WHO Headquarters is replying.
For those who would like more information on cholera, please visit the
following site :
http://www.who.int/health-topics/cholera.htm
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I am seeking more information on the following:
I am wondering why some countries still use parenteral vaccination against
cholera. What are the recommended oral cholera vaccines approved by WHO .
Is Dukoral vaccine against cholera and ETEC approved or recommended by WHO?
Thanks
Saeed
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Regarding the cholera vaccines, yes, Dukoral is prequalified by WHO and
this is the only cholera vaccine prequalified by WHO. WHO has discontinued
the recommendations for parenteral vaccines, but some countries continue to
use them anyhow and it is their right.
Nora
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