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Rotavirus

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Oral rotavirus vaccine age windows and series completion.

Content added: NOVEMBER 29, 2025

Last updated: JUNE 04, 2026

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are adapted from the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and have been tailored to align with the vaccination schedule and practices in Egypt.

21 questions — use search or expand items below. Content is in English (LTR).

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Q1Why is it important to vaccinate against rotavirus? Isn't the disease benign?▾

Q2How is rotavirus spread?▾

Q3Is it possible for adults to contract rotavirus? What are the symptoms in adults?▾

Q4What are the recommendations for use of rotavirus vaccines?▾

Q5How do the two rotavirus vaccines differ?▾

Q7Can RotaTeq and Rotarix vaccines be used interchangeably? If so, what schedule should we follow?▾

Q8A child received the first rotavirus vaccine and later got laboratory-confirmed rotavirus diarrhea. Should we continue the vaccine?▾

Q9Can preterm infants receive rotavirus vaccine?▾

Q10We have a 20-week-old infant who was born prematurely. The infant has never received rotavirus vaccine and is technically past the maximum age for first dose. Should we give rotavirus vaccine to this infant?▾

Q11If we don't know which rotavirus vaccine an infant previously received, how should we complete the schedule?▾

Q12If the first dose of rotavirus vaccine is inadvertently given to a child age 15 weeks 0 days or older, should the series be continued?▾

Q13Our experience has been that many babies who receive the oral rotavirus vaccine spit a lot of it out. We know not to give them more. But how can we be sure that the little they ingest is enough?▾

Q14Can rotavirus vaccine be given via G-Tube? If so, is it okay to flush with normal saline or sterile water?▾

Q15Is it okay to administer rotavirus vaccine and immune globulin at the same time?▾

Q16We received a report of an infant who received rotavirus vaccine intramuscularly rather than orally. Is this dose valid? If not, when should it be repeated?▾

Q17Should we warn parents/guardians to wash their hands after diaper changes, which they should be doing anyway, after the baby has received rotavirus vaccine?▾

Q18Which infants should not receive rotavirus vaccine?▾

Q19A woman in our practice received infliximab (Remicade, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) for treatment of Crohn's Disease while she was pregnant. Should we modify her infant's vaccination schedule because of this treatment?▾

Q20Can rotavirus vaccine be given to an infant who has an immunosuppressed household contact?▾

Q21Have the current rotavirus vaccines been associated with intussusception?▾

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