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How many doses of rotavirus should be given to a baby?
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3 doses: Infant typically gets rotavirus vaccine at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Per the CDC: 2 rotavirus vaccines are licensed for infants in US. RotaTeq® (RV5) is given in 3 doses at 2 , 4 , & 6 months. Rotarix® (RV1) is given in 2 doses at 2 & 4 months. The 1st dose of either vaccine should be given before 15 weeks of age. Children should receive all doses before 8 months old. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rotavirus/index.html
Answered 2/7/2021
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