Step
First dose of the Rotavirus vaccine
Sweet drops for the first protection against gastroenteritis.
Health area
Parent 0-12
Trimester 1
Weeks
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The Rotavirus vaccine protects infants against acute gastroenteritis, which can cause vomiting, fever and dehydration. It is an oral vaccine, not an injection: it is administered in the form of drops in the mouth that the child swallows easily. It has a sweet taste, is well tolerated and administered by healthcare personnel, often while the baby is in the parent's arms.
The vaccination cycle includes 2 or 3 doses, depending on the type of vaccine, at least 4 weeks apart. The first dose must be taken between the 6th and the 12th week of life, book your appointment at the vaccination center in time.