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Posted On : 12 Feb 2009

By recent immunization shedule the first dose of rotavirus should be given before 12 weeks only. One of the patient came who has taken first dose at 16 weeks. Now he brought his child for second dose. Should i offer him the second dose of rotavirus vaccine{rotarix}_?

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Answer Discussion :

rathan

no need or repeat vaccine

16 years ago

Gabriela Tavcioska

Imunization with rotarix vaccine should be finished till 24 weeks of life.The second dose should be given at least 4 weeks after first dose.

16 years ago

Gabriela Tavcioska

You should give the next dose at least 4 weeks after the first dose.Imunization for rotavirus must be completed at 32 weeks of life.

16 years ago

Dr.Lalish Jhavar

no bcoz it will increase chance of intususseption.

16 years ago

hoda

no,should not give

16 years ago

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