• Rotarix (1 dose) $900
  • Rotarix (2 doses) $1750
  • RotaTeq (1 dose) $600
  • RotaTeq (3 doses) $1750

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Rotavirus


One of the leading causes of severe gastroenteritis in newborns and young children.

Infection peaks between 6 and 24 months after birth. Severe cases are common in infants aged 4 to 23 months. Rotavirus has infected nearly all children under the age of 5. Every year, more than 1,500 hospital admissions in Hong Kong are due to rotavirus infection, based on the birth rate.
The type of epidemic will differ depending on the place and season. G9, for example, is more widespread in China, with an infection incidence of more than 20%, but G12 has a distribution rate of up to 10% in the United States.

Rotavirus can cause fever, stomach pains, diarrhea, vomiting, severe dehydration, shock, and even death. After recovery, patients will not gain lifetime immunity, though the sickness will be lesser if reinfected.



Mode of transmission

Rotavirus is very contagious; it survives in the environment and on everyday things, and only a small amount of virus is required to induce sickness.
Incubation period: 2 to 3 days


Oral Rotavirus Vaccine

There is currently no treatment for rotavirus infection. We can only try to alleviate symptoms by administering intravenous injections to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
Even good hygiene is ineffective in avoiding infection, and vaccination is the most effective method.
Currently, there are two oral rotavirus vaccinations on the market. Mothers can select the best product for their babies based on their specific needs.


Oral rotavirus vaccines

Currently, there is no medicine to treat rotavirus infection. We can only try to relieve symptoms, such as intravenous injection, to replenish lost water and electrolytes.
Even good hygiene is not very effective in preventing infection and the most effective way of preventing it is vaccination.
There are currently two oral rotavirus vaccines available in the market. Mothers can choose the most suitable product for their babies according to individual needs.

Vaccine name

Rotarix

RotaTeq (樂幼康)

Pharmaceutical company

UK GSK

US MSD

Suitable for

For babies from 6 to 24 weeks of age

Suitable for babies from 6 to 32 weeks of age

Effective prevention

Protects young children from diarrhea caused by rotavirus infection

Features

     replicate natural infection: generated from human rotavirus to replicate natural infection and give good protection
     Study proves effective against 9 types of rotavirus infection

     Contains a variety of different serum types, covering 98% of the common types in Hong Kong
     According to a large-scale study, it can reduce hospital admissions and emergency cases due to rotavirus, and the effectiveness is as high as 100%.

Inoculation time

     It is recommended that young children take the first dose of vaccine at or before 20 weeks
     2 doses of oral vaccine must be completed by 24 weeks
     At least 4 weeks between 1st dose and 2nd dose

     It is recommended that young children take the first dose of vaccine at or before 12 weeks
     2nd dose of oral vaccine must be completed before 22 weeks     
     completed the third dose of oral vaccine before 32 weeks
     At least 4 weeks apart between each dose of vaccine

Side effect

Some babies may experience slight fever, vomiting, or diarrhea after receiving the rotavirus vaccine, but the discomfort will pass quickly.

Not suitable for

     Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine
     history of intussusception
     Uncorrected congenital undershaped gastrointestinal tract predisposing to intussusception
     severe combined immunodeficiency

Precautions

     Patients with vomiting symptoms should delay vaccination
     When handling infants who have recently received oral rotavirus vaccine, extra attention should be paid to personal hygiene, such as washing hands before and after contact


Timing of oral rotavirus vaccination



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