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My son is 19 weeks older. will i be able to give him rotarix now? any precaution for giving the vaccine? 2 doses are enough?

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2 doses are enough: There are 2 rotavirus vaccines, RotaTeq and rotarix. Rotateq requires 3 doses and Rotarix 2. The schedule starts at 6 weeks. They cannot be given after the 32nd week of life.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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