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How to Take Rotavirus Vaccine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution to take by mouth.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The vaccination series consists of two 1-mL doses administered orally. The first dose should be administered to infants beginning at 6 weeks of age. There should be an interval of at least 4 weeks between the first and second dose. The 2-dose series should be completed by 24 weeks of age.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with uncorrected congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Drug Name : Rotavirus Vaccine

This medication is a vaccine, prescribed for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by G1 and non-G1 types in infants and children.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Rotavirus Vaccine

International :


Rotarix, RotaTeq
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