Rotarix Injection

Rotarix injection contains active components as Rotavirus vaccine. It is a vaccine that helps protect against rotavirus infection. Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration, especially in young children. This vaccine has significantly reduced the incidence of rotavirus-related hospitalizations and complications, especially severe diarrhea and dehydration. Rotarix injections are typically included in many countries' routine childhood immunization schedules. The primary goal of rotavirus vaccination is to prevent severe gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus. Widespread vaccination against rotavirus protects vaccinated children and contributes to herd immunity.

It should not be used by individuals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to it or its components.  Intussusception is a rare medical condition where one part of the intestine telescopes into another part. There is a small increased risk of intussusception following rotavirus vaccination, particularly after the first dose.  Children with severe immunodeficiency disorders, such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), are generally contraindicated from receiving live attenuated vaccines like Rotarix injections.  In some cases, if there is a household contact with a known severe immunodeficiency disorder, healthcare providers may advise against vaccinating an infant with a live attenuated vaccine like Rotarix injection due to the theoretical risk of shedding the vaccine virus to the immunocompromised individual.