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Rotavirus vaccine timeframe? when should my infant get a rotavirus vaccine?

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

2 different vaccines: There are 2 brands available: Rotarix (2 dose schedule) and RotaTeq (3 dose schedule) both are started at baby's 2 month visit though can be given as early as six weeks. A second dose is given 6-8 weeks later (can receive as early as 4 weeks after) and third dose (depending on which vaccine) no later than 32 weeks of age. This is given by mouth and not as a shot.

Answered 9/25/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rotavirus vaccine: 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 2/8/2021

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