Rotavirus Vaccination

                                Rotavirus Vaccination Pronounced                                                 (Row-Tuh-Virus)  

             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.good hygiene like handwashing and cleanliness are important, but are not enough to control the spread of the disease. Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus disease. most children about 9 out of 10 who get the vaccine will be protected from severe rotavirus disease. about 7 out of 10 children will be protected from rotavirus disease of any severity.   

        Two Rotavirus Vaccine are currenty licensed                              for infants in the United States.

RotaTeq( RV5 )is given in 3 doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6month 

Rotarix ( RV1 )is given in 2 doses at ages 2 months and 4 months 

     The first dose of either vaccine should be given before a child is 15 weeks of age. children should receive all doses of rotavirus before they turn 8 months old. Both vaccine are given by putting drops in the child's mouth.

Reminder to parents that we should not forget to vaccinate our children because this will help avoid diseases.