What is better Rotarix or RotaTeq?

Rotarix and RotaTeq are not interchangeable. Infants who receive a first dose of either vaccine should complete the entire course of vaccination using the same oral rotavirus vaccine. There is no evidence that one oral rotavirus vaccine is more effective than the other.

Is Rotarix and rotavirus the same?

ROTARIX (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral), for oral administration, is a live, attenuated rotavirus vaccine derived from the human 89-12 strain which belongs to G1P[8] type. The rotavirus strain is propagated on Vero cells. After reconstitution, the final formulation (1 mL) contains at least 106.

What kind of vaccine is RotaTeq?

RotaTeq® (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent) is indicated for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children caused by Types G1, G2, G3, G4, and G9 when administered as a 3-dose series to infants between the ages of 6 to 32 weeks.

What is Rotarix vaccine for baby?

This vaccine is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.

How effective is RotaTeq?

In large clinical trials, RotaTeq® demonstrated 98% protection against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in behavior), and 74% protection against gastroenteritis of any severity (inflammation of the stomach and intestine) caused by rotavirus through the first rotavirus season ( …

How long is RotaTeq effective?

The vaccine is over 85% effective at protecting against severe rotavirus infection in the first two years of life.

Is RotaTeq a live vaccine?

Rotavirus vaccine live is used to prevent infants and children from getting a rotavirus stomach infection. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.

What age can RotaTeq be given?

Two rotavirus vaccines are currently licensed for infants in the United States: RotaTeq® is given in three doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Rotarix® is given in two doses at ages 2 months and 4 months.

What is another name for RotaTeq?

Two rotavirus vaccines are currently licensed for infants in the United States: RotaTeq® (RV5) is given in 3 doses at ages 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Rotarix® (RV1) is given in 2 doses at ages 2 months and 4 months.

Are two doses of RotaTeq enough?

How is RotaTeq given? The vaccine is a liquid given by mouth with the first dose given between 6-12 weeks of age and two additional doses administered at 4- to 10-week intervals. All three doses should be completed before a child reaches 32-weeks of age.