Why is Rotarix given orally?
Why is Rotarix given orally?
Rotarix (rotavirus oral vaccine) contains up to five strains of rotavirus. It is made from both human and animal sources. Infection with rotavirus can affect the digestive system of babies and young children, causing severe stomach or intestinal illness. Rotarix vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in children.
How is oral rotavirus vaccine administered?
Seat the child in a reclining position and administer the liquid gently into the side of the infant’s mouth, towards the inside of their cheek. Dose and frequency of administration Rotavirus vaccine should be administered as a course consisting of two doses (1.5ml per administration) separated by at least 4 weeks.
Is rotavirus oral or injection?
There are two brands of the rotavirus vaccine — RotaTeq (RV5) and Rotarix (RV1). Both vaccines are given orally, not as a shot. The only difference is the number of doses that need to be given.
Where is oral rotavirus vaccine given?
Administer orally (ie into the child’s mouth, towards the inner cheek) the entire contents of the oral applicator. The vaccine must not be injected. What happens if the baby spits the vaccine out? If the infant spits out or regurgitates most of the vaccine, a single replacement dose may be given at the same visit.
Can Rotarix vaccine be given via NG tube?
Administration. There should be a minimum of 4 weeks between doses. OralRotarix® vaccine must be administered ORALLY without mixing with any other oral vaccine or solution. Rotarix® must not be given via a nasogastric tube as this will reduce the efficacy.
How is pneumococcal administered?
How is pneumococcal vaccine administered? The pneumococcal vaccine is given as a single injection in adults. The vaccine is injected as a liquid solution of 0.5 mL into the muscle (intramuscular or IM), typically deltoid muscle, or under the skin (subcutaneous or SC).
What is the difference between RotaTeq and Rotarix?
Rotarix is a live, monovalent, human attenuated vaccine given in 2 doses (one course) at 2 and 4 months of age. RotaTeq is a live, pentavalent, human–bovine reassortant vaccine given in 3 doses (one course) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
