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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction

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

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  1. Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 1 Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine

  2. 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’

  3. 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?

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. What can be done to prevent rotavirus and diarrhealdisease?

  10. 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

  11. RotarixTM • Our country is about to introduce RotarixTM • 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

  12. End of module Thank you for your attention!

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