What Is Rotavirus?
10. How Does the Vaccine Work?
The best prevention for rotavirus is a vaccine. Depending on which vaccine your children receive, they will get two or three doses. The first dose should be given before the infant is 15 weeks old, and all doses should be administered before your baby reaches eight months.
Unlike many other vaccines, the rotavirus vaccines are given orally. The pediatrician or assistant will give the infant drops and ensure the baby swallows them. While the vaccine is 90% effective in preventing rotavirus, hygiene practices should still be observed to prevent this and other illnesses.
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