The Rotateq vaccine was introduced to the U.S. market in 2006; it is used to prevent gastroenteritis caused by the Rotavirus virus. Rotavirus causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in infants and young children. The subsequent dehydration often cause hospitalizations. This live vaccine is used in infants and is administered orally in a three dose regimen. It [...]
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The FDA has temporarily suspended the use of Rotarix vaccine in children. Rotarix vaccine is a vaccine given by mouth to infants to prevent gastroenteritis caused by Rotavirus. Rotavirus can cause severe dehydration in infants and young children. Tests on the product showed that the Rotarix vaccine contains porcine ciclovirus 1; porcine ciclovirus is not known [...] |
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