True about rotavirus vaccine-
Killed vaccine
Given subcutaneous
Pentavalent vaccine
Should be given before 5 years
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pentavalent vaccine o The Rotavirus vaccines are live -attenuated vaccines given orallyo Two new vaccines are now in use -i) RV5 oral pentavalent vaccine (Rota teq) Contains five reassortant rotaviruses developed from 5 human strains on bovine rotavirus background ii) RV1 monovalent vaccine (Rotarix) contains one live attenuated rotavirus strain o The administration of Rotarix (2 doses) and Rota Teq (3 doses) needs to be completed by 32 weeks of age to minimize any potential risk of intusscusception.
Rotavirus