How long is the incubation period for rotavirus?

The incubation period for rotavirus disease is approximately two days. Children may develop rotavirus disease more than once because neither vaccine nor natural infection provide full immunity from future infections. A child’s first infection with rotavirus tends to cause the most severe symptoms.

Can Rotarix be given after 24 weeks?

The rotavirus vaccination is only suitable for young babies. The first dose cannot be given any later than 15 weeks and the second dose no later than 24 weeks. Babies can only have the second dose if they had their first dose before 15 weeks.

Can Rotarix be given at 20 weeks?

The vaccination course of Rotarix is 2 doses, at 2 and 4 months of age: Give the 1st dose between 6 and 14 weeks of age — that is, before turning 15 weeks old. Give the 2nd dose by 24 weeks of age — that is, before turning 25 weeks old.

What is the schedule for rotavirus?

The usual schedule is at ages 2, 4, and 6 months. Rotarix (RV1; GlaxoSmithKline) is recommended as a 2-dose series at ages 2 and 4 months. The minimum interval between doses of rotavirus vaccine is 4 weeks. The minimum age for the first dose is 6 weeks and the maximum age for dose #1 is 14 weeks 6 days.

What is the maximum age limit for a child to commence a course of Rotarix?

* The upper age limit for receipt of the 1st dose of Rotarix® is immediately prior to turning 15 weeks old, and the upper age limit for receipt of the 2nd dose is immediately prior to turning 25 weeks old. † The upper age limit for receipt of the 1st dose of RotaTeq® is immediately prior to turning 13 weeks old.

How early can Rotarix be given?

The first dose of rotavirus 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 of age. Both vaccines are given by putting drops in the infant’s mouth. Your child’s doctor can help you choose which rotavirus vaccine to use.

Can you give rotarix at 6 months?

There are two rotavirus vaccines licensed for use in infants in the United States: RotaTeq® (RV5), which is given in three doses at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months of age. Rotarix® (RV1), which is given in two doses at 2 months and 4 months of age.

What is the maximum age to commence a course of Rotarix?

How soon after exposure are symptoms of rotavirus likely to appear?

Symptoms usually start about two days after a person is exposed to rotavirus. Vomiting and watery diarrhea can last three to eight days. Additional symptoms may include loss of appetite and dehydration (loss of body fluids), which can be especially dangerous for infants and young children.