Orally, 2-3 doses: There are two oral rotavirus vaccines. Rotateq is 3 doses, and Rotarix is 2 doses. One should try to stay with one brand of vaccine, but if one cannot, the two vaccines are interchangeable. The last dose should be given before a baby reaches 8 months of age.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Orally: Current rotavirus vaccines are all administered orally to infants only.
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Orally: 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
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