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Target | Rotavirus |
Vaccine type | Attenuated |
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Trade names | Rotarix, Rotateq, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a607024 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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The rotavirus vaccine is a vaccine used to protect against rotavirus infections, which are the leading cause of severe diarrhea among young children.[6] The vaccines prevent 15–34% of severe diarrhea in the developing world and 37–96% of the risk of death among young children due to severe diarrhea.[6] Immunizing babies decreases rates of disease among older people and those who have not been immunized.[7]
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that rotavirus vaccine be included in national routine vaccinations programs, especially in areas where the disease is common.[6] This should be done along with promoting breastfeeding, handwashing, clean water, and good sanitation.[6] It is given by mouth and requires two or three doses.[6] The vaccines are safe.[6] This includes their use in people with HIV/AIDS.[6] The vaccines are made from weakened rotavirus.[6]
The vaccine first became available in the United States in 2006.[8] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[9] The vaccine is available in many countries.[6]
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