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Posted On : 06 Oct 2009

What is the latest schedule for Rotarix, should be used in 2 or 3 doses. Can it be used upto 2 years or so_?

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Sudip Saha

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6monthsand8months 2 doses
yes

15 years ago

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Amany drar

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rotrix s andhould be ueed in2doses and4m

15 years ago

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Faizan Bhoira

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the avialble rotarix vacine is a2 dose vacine ,given upto 6mth of age

15 years ago

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jayanthi

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2 doses 4-6 weeks apart
1st dose not before 6 weeks , not later than 24 weeks
last dose not later than 32 weeks of age

15 years ago

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nandlal Moorpani

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recomendations are 2 doses from 6 weeks to 6 months minimum 4 weeks interval in two doses

15 years ago

Answer 1

As per latest ACIP guidelines, The minimum age for dose 1 of Rotavirus Vaccine is now 14 weeks and 6 days, increased from the previous recommendation of 12 weeks. The maximum age for the last dose of Rotavirus Vaccine is now to 8 months and 0 days, whereas the previous recommendation was 32 weeks. Between doses of rotavirus vaccine, the minimum interval is now 4 weeks, and no maximum interval is set.

Administration schedule are different for RV5 and RV1. Schedule for RV5 is a 3-dose series, with doses given at ages 2, 4, and 6 mth. 2-dose for RV1 calls for doses to be administered at ages 2 and 4 mth

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