Diarrhea is one of the most important health problems of young children, and it ranks second among the causes of death in children under the age of 5 years. "Rotavirus" diarrhea is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children under 5 years of age worldwide.
Rotavirus was first detected in the intestinal tissues of mice and monkeys in 1963. It has been named "Rotavirus" (Latin route: wheel) because of its wheel-like structure. This transmission can be from person to person by direct contact, or it can be indirectly through infected items. Even a very small amount of virus is sufficient for transmission.
Rotavirus diarrhea occurs between the 6th and 24th days of life. reaches its peak in the monthly period. Almost all of the children have encountered rotavirus microbe at least once in the first 5 years of age. It creates a more painful picture than all other causes of diarrhea and can cause death with serious fluid and mineral losses. It is administered orally, as its targets are intestinal tissue. These vaccines imitate natural infection and induce a protective response.
The vaccine should not be continued in infants with severe allergic side effects at the previous dose. Vaccination should not be administered to babies with a diagnosis of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) and a history of intussusception.
The vaccine can be administered to infants with mild fever and diarrhea. However, vaccination should be postponed in infants with moderate to severe diarrhea or fever until the disease resolves.
If the baby vomits or spits up after vaccination, there is no need for revaccination. There are several types of rotavirus vaccines. One is done in 2 doses, the other in 3 doses. The point to be noted here is; first dose of vaccine baby It should be done until the age of 14 weeks and 6 days at the latest, and the vaccination program should be completed until the baby is 32 weeks old.
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