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Training for rotavirus vaccine introductionTraining for rotavirus vaccine introduction
Module 3
Rotavirus vaccine eligibility
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Learning objectivesLearning objectives
At the end of the module, the participant will be able to:
– Describe the recommended immunization schedule for rotavirus vaccine
– Describe when an infant is eligible for rotavirus vaccine and when he/she is not eligible
– Describe ways to determine a child's eligibility for rotavirus vaccine when a written record is unavailable
– Describe the absolute contraindications for vaccination
Duration– 60’
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Key issuesKey issues
What is the schedule for rotavirus
vaccine?
11
What to do when the exact date of birth (DOB) or immunization card
is missing?
22
What are the contraindications for vaccination?
33
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Rotavirus vaccine is given in a 2-dose schedule at 6 and 10 weeks of age
Rotavirus vaccine can be given at the same time as first and second dose of DTP-HepB-Hib (i.e. Penta1 & Penta2)
Maintain an interval of 4 weeks between doses
What is the rotavirus vaccine schedule? (1/2)
What is the rotavirus vaccine schedule? (1/2)
6Birth 10 15
32 weeks
Rota 1 Rota 2
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No ‘catch-up’ for rotavirus vaccineNo ‘catch-up’ for rotavirus vaccine
If a child is late for vaccination:– He/she cannot get rotavirus vaccine– He/she can get all other vaccines in the schedule
Older than 32 weeks
No rotavirus vaccine
Other vaccines in the schedule
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A child's immunization card shows that he/she is now 17 weeks old and has only received BCG and OPV 1 vaccines.
What should you do ?
What should you do in this scenario?What should you do in this scenario?
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A child's immunization card shows that he/she is now 13 weeks old and has only
received BCG, OPV 1 ,Penta 1 vaccines.
What should you do ?
What should you do in this scenario?What should you do in this scenario?
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What should you do in this scenario?What should you do in this scenario?
A caretaker brings a child to the health center for the first time and comes without any written documentation.
The caretaker does not remember the exact date of birth (DOB) of the infant.
What are some possible ways of determining DOB?
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What to do when exact DOB is unknown?What to do when exact DOB is unknown?
Possible ways of determining the DOB– Question the caretaker to see if he/she can recall the child's
birth based on a cultural, religious or national/local event– Look for DOB record in other documents kept in the health
center or other local registries• Antenatal Care record• Birth registry
– Look for development indicators• If the child is able to sit unsupported and reaches out with one hand,
he/she is probably too old to get rotavirus vaccination
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Absolute contraindicationsAbsolute contraindications
Hypersensitivity after previous administration of rotavirus vaccines
Previous history of intussusception
Administration of RotarixTM should be postponed in subjects suffering from diarrhea or vomiting and in need of rehydration therapy
Mild illness such as an upper respiratory tract infection or mild diarrhea is not a contraindication
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Key messagesKey messages
On-time vaccination is very important for rotavirus vaccine
First dose of rotavirus should be given at 6 weeks of age
Second dose should be given at 10 weeks of age
Rotavirus vaccine can be given with other vaccines like pentavalent vaccine.
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End of moduleEnd of module
Thank you for your attention !