infectious diseases
Rotavirus Vaccine
Contraindications and Precautions forRotavirus Vaccine
Contraindicationsfor rotavirus vaccines are A severe allergic reaction (eg, Anaphylaxis ) after a previous dose of the vaccine or to a vaccine component (including latex, which is in the RV1 applicator) Infants with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) None Infants who have had Intussusception None Themain precautionswith rotavirus vaccines are Moderate or severe illness, including moderate or severe diarrhea or vomiting (vaccination is postponed until the illness resolves; infants with mild illness can be given the vaccine) The safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccines have not be established in infants with the following: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection or any other disease that affects the immune system Treatment with corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants Cancer or cancer treatment with radiation or drugs 