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What age should babies get their first rotavirus vaccination?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen
Pediatrics 37 years experience
First dose: at two months of age. Then repeat at 4 months. Depending on which vaccine is used, may need third dose at 6 months. It is an oral vaccine.
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Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Rotavirus: Rotavirus is given at 2,4 and 6 months of age
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