According to the National Immunization Schedule, how many doses of rotavirus vaccine are administered to an infant, and at what ages?
- A Two doses at 6 and 10 weeks
- B Three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks ✓
- C Two doses at 6 weeks and 9 months
- D Single dose at 9 months with measles-rubella vaccine
Correct answer: B. Three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks
Explanation
Rotavirus vaccine was introduced into the Universal Immunization Programme in 2016 and is given as three oral doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks along with pentavalent and OPV. It must be completed before 32 weeks of age because of the age-related risk of intussusception with later dosing. Two-dose schedules exist for some international products, but the Indian UIP product follows a three-dose course, and there is no booster dose.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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