Under the National Immunization Schedule, Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac or Rotasiil) is given at which time points?
- A 6 and 14 weeks only
- B 6 weeks, 14 weeks, and 9 months
- C 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks ✓
- D 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, and 6 months
Correct answer: C. 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks
Explanation
Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac — 116E strain, Bharat Biotech; or Rotasiil — G1/G2/G3/G4/G9) is given as 3 doses at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks under UIP. The vaccine must be completed before 8 months (32 weeks) of age; it should not be initiated after 15 weeks due to the theoretical intussusception risk with late first doses. Oral route is used.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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