Rotavirus Vaccine

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that is responsible for severe diarrhea and vomiting in children under five years old. Vaccines for rotavirus are recommended for all infants, but they are not currently available. The rotavirus vaccine would be given as a two dose series at two months of age and six months of age. Rotavirus is a highly contagious, infectious, and potentially fatal virus. It causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in children under five years old. It is also the leading cause of death in infants and toddlers worldwide. The vaccine prevents children from getting the virus, and is the most effective vaccine for this age group. The vaccine is administered by injection and requires a series of three injections.