About rotavirus vaccine + live + oral
Live attenuated oral rotavirus vaccine
Used for
- Prevents severe rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants.
Usual adult dose
Not used in adults.
Usual dose in children
Two oral doses: first from 6 weeks; second at least 4 weeks later. Complete before 24 weeks.
Common side effects
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Intussusception, rarely
Important warnings
- Do not give after a previous severe allergic reaction to this vaccine.
- Avoid in infants with severe combined immunodeficiency or previous intussusception.
- Defer during significant acute illness or severe diarrhea and vomiting.
- Intussusception risk is slightly increased, especially during the week after vaccination.
Pregnancy
Not applicable; this vaccine is for infants.
Breastfeeding
Not applicable; this vaccine is for infants.
Interactions
- Other vaccines may generally be given at the same visit.
- Immunosuppressive treatment may reduce vaccine response.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.