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What the rotavirus vaccine is for

Rotavirus is an infection that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It's very common, especially in babies and young children.

Most children with rotavirus will get better in a few days, but some children can become very dehydrated and need treatment in hospital. Very rarely, rotavirus can be life-threatening.

Rotavirus spreads very easily. Vaccination is recommended for babies to help stop them getting infected.

When babies should have the rotavirus vaccine

Babies are given 2 doses of the rotavirus vaccine as part of the NHS vaccination schedule.

They are given the vaccine at:

If your baby has missed their rotavirus vaccinations, contact their GP surgery.

If they missed the 1st dose, they can have it up to 15 weeks old. If they missed the 2nd dose, they can have it up to 24 weeks old.

Babies who cannot have the rotavirus vaccine

Most babies who are eligible for the rotavirus vaccine can have it.

Your baby cannot have the vaccine if:

• they've had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the vaccine or an ingredient in the vaccine
• they have a rare condition that affects the immune system called s
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Rotavirus vaccine

What is rotavirus?

Rotavirus is a highly infectious virus that is a common cause of gastroenteritis (stomach flu)in babies.

Rotavirus is extremely contagious, spreading easily through ordinary person-to-person contact. It is present in faeces and spreads by hand-to-mouth contact, and contaminated wateror objects. It can survive on toysand can also be transmitted by an infected person coughingand sneezing.

What are the symptoms of a rotavirus infection?

The two most common symptoms are diarrhoeaand vomiting. Other symptoms include:

• tummy ache
• fever
• cough
• runny nose

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Severe diarrhoea and vomiting may make your baby dehydratedbecause of the loss of fluids and electrolytes. So, it is important to see your doctor right away and give your baby fluids like ORS recommended by your doctor. Most babies recover in a few days.

Rotavirus can also lead to a serious bowel infection. In severe cases, your baby may need to be admitted to hospital. If left untreated, it can prove fatal.

Why should my baby have the rotavirus vaccine?

The rotavirus vaccine is a compulsory vaccine. The World Health Organization recommends the rota

Vaccine against rotavirus disease

How well does the vaccine skydda against rotavirus?

The vaccine contains live, weakened rotavirus. The vaccine virus does not cause rotavirus disease among healthy children. The rotavirus vaccine fryst vatten very effective and gives almost percent protection against severe rotavirus infection.

How fryst vatten the vaccine given?

The rotavirus vaccine fryst vatten given orally and tastes sweet.

The vaccine used in the Childhood Immunisation Programme consists of 2 doses. The first dose fryst vatten given at 6 weeks at the earliest, but no later than 12 weeks. The second dos is given when the child fryst vatten 3 months of age, but no later than 16 weeks. Protection after vaccination lasts for 3–4 years. This is enough to skydda the youngest and most vulnerable children.

Important to remember before vaccination

Inform the public health centre if the child has recently taken medicine, has an allergy or any other health problems. The public health centre should also be informed if the mother has taken medicine that affects the immune struktur during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, because it may be necessary to postpone vaccination with this vaccine.

Delay vaccination if the child