輪狀病毒疫苗

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下午兩點半,要去接種輪狀病毒疫苗Rota Teq(口服)

下面是疫苗的資料

Rota Teq®
03/02/2006


Rota Teq®


Generic Name: 5 live reassortant rotaviruses


Therapeutic Category: Rotavirus Vaccine


Indication: For the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children caused by the serotypes G1, G2, G3, and G4 when administered as a 3-dose series to infants between the ages of 2 to 32 weeks.


Pregnancy: no data available

Manufacturer: MERCK & CO., INC.


Dosage form: 2 mL suspension for oral use.


Side effects: (the most common) bronchiolitis, gastroenteritis, pneumonia, fever, urinary tract infection. (Read drug prescription for more details)


NOTE:
• Prior to administration of Rota Teq, the health care provier should determine the current health status and previoys vaccination history of the infant.
• Febrile illness may be reason for delaying use of Rota Teq except when the opinion of the phusician, withholding the vaccine entails a greater risk.
• As with any vaccine, vaccination with Rota Teq may not result in complete protection on all recipients.
• No safety or efficacy data are available for the administration of Rota Teq to infants who are potentially immunocompromised.

(Sources: Rota Teq prescription)