Why don't doctors encourage breast feeding instead of rotavirus vaccine?

We do: Breast milk is the best nutrition for your newborn and infant. That is the sole reason women are able to produce milk. While breast milk does contain antibodies, reducing the risk of infection, it is not foolproof. Rotovirus can cause a serious illness, killing over 440, 000 children a year worldwide (5% of all childhood deaths). The vaccine helps to reduce the risk of acquiring the illness.

Odd statement: Most moms have decided on a feeding method before the kids doc enters the picture.That said,we do recommend breastfeeding, but it has it's limitations.The antibodies in BM act like a lubricant that helps prevent viruses from attaching to tissue on their way through the gut. But they do not stop rotavirus from infecting a kid if the exposure is heavy enough.

Not "instead of": The pediatricians and family practice doctors I work with routinely recommend both breast feeding rotavirus. Unfortunately mother's milk does not protect against all infections. I believe it is important to safe guard infants against infectious diseases.