Rotarix
Rotarix 1.5ML of
What is Rotarix?
Rotarix is an oral vaccine used to protect infants and children against rotavirus infections, which are a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young children globally. The vaccine is derived from a live attenuated strain of rotavirus, specifically designed to be administered in a two-dose regimen to infants starting as early as six weeks of age. This immunization has been shown to be effective in preventing the majority of cases of severe rotavirus-induced gastroenteritis.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, red or black stools, severe stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
Warnings
- The vaccine applicator may contain natural latex rubber. Tell your child's doctor if your child has had an allergic reaction to latex rubber.
- Tell your child's doctor if your child has a weak immune system, HIV or AIDS, cancer, or has received a blood transfusion or blood products within the past 6 weeks. Tell your child's doctor if your child spends time with a person who has immune system problems or is receiving cancer treatment.
- Tell your child's doctor if your child has diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever. Your doctor may wait until your child is well before giving him the vaccine.
- The vaccine may not protect every child who receives it from rotavirus infection.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, red or black stools, severe stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- The vaccine applicator may contain natural latex rubber. Tell your child's doctor if your child has had an allergic reaction to latex rubber.
- Tell your child's doctor if your child has a weak immune system, HIV or AIDS, cancer, or has received a blood transfusion or blood products within the past 6 weeks. Tell your child's doctor if your child spends time with a person who has immune system problems or is receiving cancer treatment.
- Tell your child's doctor if your child has diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever. Your doctor may wait until your child is well before giving him the vaccine.
- The vaccine may not protect every child who receives it from rotavirus infection.
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Rotarix 1.5ML of
What is Rotarix ?
Rotarix is an oral vaccine used to protect infants and children against rotavirus infections, which are a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young children globally. The vaccine is derived from a live attenuated strain of rotavirus, specifically designed to be administered in a two-dose regimen to infants starting as early as six weeks of age. This immunization has been shown to be effective in preventing the majority of cases of severe rotavirus-induced gastroenteritis.
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