Under the National Immunization Schedule (NIS), rotavirus vaccine (RVV) is administered at which ages?

• A 6 and 10 weeks only
• B 6, 14 weeks and 9 months
• C Birth, 6 weeks, and 14 weeks
• D 6, 10, and 14 weeks ✓

Explanation

Rotavirus vaccine (RVV-1, Rotavac/Rotasiil) is given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks along with OPV and DPT pentavalent, completing a 3-dose schedule. This three-dose schedule aligns with the pentavalent vaccine schedule for programmatic convenience. The first dose must be given before 15 weeks of age.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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