Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) of India, Rotavirus vaccine (RVV) is currently given orally at which schedule?

• A At birth, 6 weeks, and 14 weeks
• B At 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months
• C At 6 weeks and 14 weeks only (2-dose schedule)
• D At 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks ✓

Explanation

Rotavirus vaccine (RVV — Rotavac or Rotasiil) is given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age (co-administered with OPV and DPT at the same visits) as a 3-dose oral schedule under UIP. This schedule was phased nationally from 2016. Rotavirus vaccine is NOT given at birth. The vaccine must be kept at +2°C to +8°C in the cold chain and should be used within 4 hours of opening the vial.

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

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