Rotavirus Vaccines
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Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus disease.

Most children (about 9 out of 10) who get the vaccine will be protected from severe rotavirus disease. About 7 out of 10 children will be protected from rotavirus disease of any severity.
Two rotavirus vaccines are currently licensed for infants in the United States:
- RotaTeq® is given in three doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months
- Rotarix® is given in two doses at ages 2 months and 4 months
The first dose of either vaccine should be given before a child is 15 weeks of age. Children should receive all doses of rotavirus vaccine before they turn 8 months old.
Both vaccines are given by putting drops in the child’s mouth.
Vaccine basics for parents of infants and children
Vaccine recommendations and contraindications; composition, dosage, and administration; handling and storage
- Rotavirus Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
- Multiple Vaccine VIS (rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, Hepatitis B, polio, and PCV 13)
- Rotavirus Vaccine Safety
- Rotavirus and the Vaccine (Drops) to Prevent It
- Child Immunization Schedule