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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction. Module 1 Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine. Learning objectives. At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: Describe the main characteristics of rotavirus disease
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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 1 Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine
Learning objectives • At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: • Describe the main characteristics of rotavirus disease • Present prevention methods against rotavirus disease • Duration • 15’
Key issues 1 What is rotavirus disease? 2 What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus? 3 How is rotavirus spread? 4 Who is most at risk? 5 What are rotavirus prevention strategies?
What is rotavirus disease? • Rotavirus disease is a diarrheal disease caused by a virus called rotavirus • The name rotavirus comes from the wheel-like appearance of the virus under the microscope • Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestines • Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrheal disease in infants and young children worldwide • Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhea, several other agents may also cause diarrhea
What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus infection? • Three main symptoms of rotavirus infection: • Fever • Vomiting • Watery diarrhea • Abdominal pain may also occur • Diarrhea usually stops after 3 to 7 days • Young children can become dehydrated, requiring urgent treatment
How is rotavirus disease diagnosed? • Confirmation of a diarrheal illness such as rotavirus requires laboratory testing • Strains of rotavirus may be further characterized by special testing with enzyme immunoassay or polymerase chain reaction • Such testing is not commonly available or necessary
How does rotavirus spread? • Rotavirus infection is highly contagious • Rotavirus spread by fecal-oral route • The primary mode of transmission of rotavirus is the passage of the virus in stool to the mouth of another child
Who is most at risk in the population? Baby > 3 months Immuno- compromised Children Risk of disease Older people Adults Population • Infants after the age of 3 months • Low to no immunity • Vulnerable to dehydration • Older children if they are immunocompromised
Is there a vaccine against rotavirus? • Currently there are 2 rotavirus vaccines: • RotaTeqTM • RotarixTM • Main characteristics • Both are highly effective and safe • Both protect against severe forms of rotavirus disease • Both do not protect against diarrhea caused by other agents than rotavirus
RotaTeqTM • Our country is about to introduce RotaTeqTM • Next modules of this training will explain how to: • Store the vaccine • Determine vaccine eligibility • Administer the vaccine • Record the vaccine • Monitor adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) • Communicate with caretakers about the vaccine
End of module Thank you for your attention!