Rotavirus Vaccination Course Completion
Rotavirus Vaccination Course Completion
(Previous doses provided outside NSW)
Completion of a course of rotavirus vaccine should be with vaccine from the same manufacturer wherever possible. There is no data available regarding the interchangeability of both vaccines. However, if either dose 1 or dose 2 of vaccine is given as Rota Teq, a third dose of either rotavirus vaccine should be given provided that the upper age limit and inter-vaccine interval is maintained, as detailed in the table below. Rota Teq can be ordered by contacting the local Public Health Unit.
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Previous documented doses |
Current age of child |
Schedule |
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1 dose Rota Teq |
< 24 weeks |
Give 2 doses of Rotarix as long as the upper age limit of 24 weeks and the inter-vaccine interval of 4 weeks can be achieved. |
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1 dose Rota Teq |
>24 weeks and < 32 weeks |
Give 2 doses of |
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2 doses Rota Teq |
> 24 weeks and < 32 weeks |
Give 1 dose of |
