Rotavirus 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 protect infants against rotavirus disease.
Starting at 2 months old, infants should get two or three doses depending on the brand of rotavirus vaccine.
• RotaTeq® (RV5), which is given in three doses at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age
• Rotarix® (RV1), which is given in two doses at 2 months and 4 months of age
Rotavirus vaccine can be safely given during the same doctor’s visit with DTaP vaccine, Hib vaccine, polio vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
source: www.cdc.com
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