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Hospital discharges attributable to rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) by age groups
| Age group | Number of hospitalisations due to RVGE (%) | Mean stay (SD) | RVGE hospital rate per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 4,119 (91%) | 3.5 (3.5) | 195.8 |
| < 1 year | 969 (21%) | 3.9 (3.3) | 271.1 |
| 1-5 years | 3,150 (70%) | 3.4 (3.2) | 180.4 |
| Other ages | 422 (9%) | 3.3 (3.1) | 1.1 |
| Total | 4,541 (100%) | 3.5 (3.7) | 11.6 |
SD: Standard deviation.
