Rotavirus vaccine is included in India's Universal Immunisation Programme. The CORRECT schedule for administration of Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac/Rotasiil) in India is:
- A At birth, 6 weeks, and 14 weeks
- B 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks ✓
- C 9 months, 15 months, and 5 years
- D 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months
Correct answer: B. 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks
Explanation
Rotavirus vaccine under India's UIP follows a 3-dose schedule at 6, 10, and 14 weeks (synchronised with DPT/Pentavalent doses). The vaccine was introduced nationally in phases starting 2016. The first dose must not be given after 15 weeks of age due to risk of intussusception with late initiation.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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