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  • Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe and life-threatening diarrhoea in children in Australia.
  • Since rotavirus vaccinations began in 2007, they have significantly reduced hospital presentations for gastroenteritis.
  • All babies can receive free immunisation against rotavirus with 2 doses of an oral vaccine.
  • The first dose of rotavirus vaccine must be given by 14 weeks and 6 days of age.
  • Serious reactions to the rotavirus vaccine are rare.

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Reviewed on: 31-03-2022