Lancet
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effect of two different house screening interventions on exposure to malaria vectors and on anaemia in children in The Gambia: a randomised controlled trial.
House screening should protect people against malaria. We assessed whether two types of house screening--full screening of windows, doors, and closing eaves, or installation of screened ceilings--could reduce house entry of malaria vectors and frequency of anaemia in children in an area of seasonal malaria transmission. ⋯ Medical Research Council.
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Review Meta Analysis
Burden of disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b in children younger than 5 years: global estimates.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a leading cause of childhood bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious infections. Hib disease can be almost completely eliminated through routine vaccination. We assessed the global burden of disease to help national policy makers and international donors set priorities. ⋯ GAVI Alliance and the Vaccine Fund.