infections
Rotavirus Vaccine
Introduction
The rotavirus vaccine is a live-virus vaccine that helps protect against Rotavirus Infection caused by rotavirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and, if symptoms persist, dehydration and organ damage. Two formulations of rotavirus virus are available. Both contain live but weakened (attenuated) rotavirus. For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)Rotavirus vaccine information statement. (See also Overview of Immunization .) 