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Rotavirus vaccination (RV) 3rd dose
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Why should I take the vaccine?💡
Rotavirus is a highly contagious disease affecting infants and children under 5 years old, often spreading within families and daycare centers. It leads to severe diarrhea and vomiting.
If you are preparing for the 3rd dose of the Rotavirus vaccination, your baby probably has taken RotaTeq®, because you’ll need 3 doses of RotaTeq® shots in total in order to complete the vaccination. This third dose will complete the vaccination and get your little one’s antibody ready to fight the Rotavirus!
How to get the vaccine?💉
For both Rotarix® and RotaTeq®, the second dose of the vaccination will be given after 2 months of the first vaccination. The first dose of Rotavirus vaccination is given generally before a baby is 15 weeks of age, so the second dose is usually when the baby is 4 months old. Your hospital will set an appointment for the 2nd dose at your visit for the first dose of the Rotavirus vaccine.
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Any side effects of the vaccine?
Usually, Rotavirus vaccines have rare and mild side effects. Some babies show diarrhea and vomits, and for few, slight enteritis could arise. Fortunately, the side effects won’t be serious, but babies can get very fussy and might give you a hard night on that day. So get yourself ready before going to the appointment!
My baby vomited while taking the vaccine! Should I give her another shot?
It is best not to feed the baby again. Even though a baby vomited, the vaccine might be lingering in the baby’s stomach or esophagus, increasing the likelihood of absorption. Since the baby is too young, even small amounts of the vaccine can have a significant impact on them. So it is much better to underfeed than overfeed!
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