Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral)

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Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) uses

Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) is used for prevention of diarrhoea due to rotavirus.

How rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) works

Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) contains small amounts of rotavirus (a virus that causes diarrhoea). It works by provoking the the immune system to produce antibodies (proteins), without actually causing a disease. In the event of infection, these antibodies protect against protect against diarrhoea caused by rotavirus.

Common side effects of rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral)

Vomiting, Fever

Written By

Dr. Sakshi Sharma

BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on:

27 Dec 2019 | 01:08 PM (IST)

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Available Medicine for Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral)

RotaTeq
₹1175
MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Rotarix
₹1770
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)
Rotavac
₹689
Bharat Biotech
1 variant(s)
Rotasure
₹729
Abbott
1 variant(s)
Rotasiil
₹677
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral)

Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral) helps protect your baby from a kind of virus (rotavirus) that can cause bad diarrhea.
It is given to your baby by mouth.
The first dose is given when the baby is around 6 weeks old and the second dose, at least 4 weeks after the first dose (before 6 months old).
Inform your doctor immediately if your baby has severe vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, or severe stomach pain.