Rotavirus Vaccination
- المجموعة: للطبيب
- تاريخ النشر
- الزيارات: 1989
Rotavirus Vaccination
One of the Recommended Vaccines by Disease
Rotavirus is a virus that spreads easily among infants and young children. The virus can cause severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. Children who get rotavirus disease can become dehydrated and may need to be hospitalized.
Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus illness. Most children (about 9 out of 10) who get the vaccine will be protected from severe rotavirus illness. While about 7 out of 10 children will be protected from rotavirus illness.
Two rotavirus vaccines are currently licensed for use in infants in the United States:
RotaTeq® (RV5) is given in 3 doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 monthsRotarix® (RV1) is given in 2 doses at ages 2 months and 4 months
Both vaccines are given by mouth (orally), not by a shot. The first dose of either vaccine is most effective if it is given before a child is 15 weeks of age. Also, children should receive all doses of rotavirus vaccine before they turn 8 months old.
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
Vaccine basics for parents of infants and childrenINFORMATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Vaccine recommendations and contraindications; composition, dosage, and administration; handling and storageRelated Pages
Multiple Vaccine VIS (rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, Hepatitis B, polio, and PCV 13)
Rotavirus Information on vaccines.gov
CDC Rotavirus Disease Website
Rotavirus Vaccine Safety
CDC Feature: Protect Your Child against Severe Rotavirus
Rotavirus Fact SheetIn English [2 pages]
En Español
Rotavirus: I Just Wish We Had Known [2 pages]
Child Immunization Schedule