Vaccine Information Leaflet
Infection with the rotavirus is a common cause of stomach flu (gastroenteritis) in infants and young children.
Rotavirus vaccines help to prevent stomach flu (especially severe diarrhoea) in infants and young children. Other symptoms of rotavirus infection include watery diarrhoea, vomiting or fever and dehydration, which may require hospitalization.
Rotavirus present in faeces of infected people spreads easily through hand-to-mouth contact and surfaces such as contaminated toys or dirty diapers. It can also be spread through the air by sneezing and coughing.
There are 2 types of vaccines available:
Depending on the type of rotavirus vaccine:
Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
It is given through the mouth.
Please bring your child to see a doctor if these side effects do not get better or become worse.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Rarely, intussusception may occur. Intussusception tends to occur during the first week after the first or second dose. Symptoms of intussusception may include:
If your child experiences any of these symptoms, please bring him/her to see their healthcare professional immediately.
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Oct 2022
This article was last reviewed on Tuesday, January 10, 2023