Rotavirusvacciner

Rotavirusvacciner are vaccines used to protect against rotavirus infection, a common cause of severe diarrhea, vomiting, and fever in infants and young children. Rotavirus is the most frequent cause of gastroenteritis in this age group worldwide. The vaccines are administered orally and are typically given in a series of doses during the first few months of life. Several different rotavirus vaccines are available, and they have been shown to be highly effective in reducing the incidence of severe rotavirus disease. These vaccines work by stimulating the child's immune system to produce antibodies against the most common strains of rotavirus. The introduction of rotavirus vaccines has led to a significant decrease in hospitalizations and deaths due to rotavirus gastroenteritis in countries where they are widely used. Side effects are generally mild and infrequent, such as temporary fussiness or mild diarrhea. Public health organizations strongly recommend routine rotavirus vaccination for all infants.