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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction

Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction. Module 3 Rotavirus vaccine eligibility. Learning objectives. At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: Describe the recommended immunization schedule for rotavirus vaccine

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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction

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  1. Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 3 Rotavirus vaccine eligibility

  2. Learning objectives • At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: • Describe the recommended immunization schedule for rotavirus vaccine • Describe when an infant is eligible for rotavirus vaccine and when he/she is not eligible • Describe ways to determine a child's eligibility for rotavirus vaccine when a written record is unavailable • Describe the absolute contraindications for vaccination • Duration • 60’

  3. Key issues 1 What is the schedule for rotavirusvaccine? 2 What are the contraindications for vaccination?

  4. What is the rotavirus vaccine schedule? (1/2) • Rotavirus vaccine is given in a 3-dose schedule at 6 and 10, 14 weeks of age • Rotavirus vaccine can be given at the same time as 3 doses of DTP-HepB-Hib (i.e. Penta1 & Penta2, Penta 3) • Maintain a minimum interval of 4 weeks between doses Rota 1 Rota 2 Rota 3 weeks Birth 10 14 6

  5. What should you do in this scenario? A child's vaccination card shows that he/she received the first dose of rotavirus vaccine and pentavalent vaccine at 10 weeks of age. The child is now 35 weeks of age. What vaccines should you give to this child?

  6. What should you do in this scenario? A child's immunization card shows that he/she is now 17 weeks old and has only received BCG and OPV 1 vaccines. What should you do?

  7. What should you do in this scenario? A child's immunization card shows that he/she is now 13 weeks old and has only received BCG, OPV 1, Penta 1 vaccines. What should you do?

  8. Absolute contraindications Mild illness such as an upper respiratory tract infection or mild diarrhea is not a contraindication • Hypersensitivity after previous administration of rotavirus vaccines • Previous history of intussusception • History of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID) • Administration of RotaTeqTM should be postponed in subjects suffering from diarrhea or vomiting and in need of rehydration therapy

  9. Key messages • On-time vaccination is very important for rotavirus vaccine • First dose of rotavirus should be given at 6 weeks of age • Second dose should be given at 10 weeks of age • Third dose should be given at 14 weeks of age • Minimum interal of 4 weeks should be maintained between doses

  10. End of module Thank you for your attention!

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