Rotavirus Information at RotaTeq-canada.ca

Information for Parents and Family
•	What You Need to Know About Rotavirus
•	How RotaTeq® Can Protect Your Baby
•	When to Get Your Baby Vaccinated
•	Patient Product Information
•	Prescribing Information
•	Important Safety Information
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RotaTeq® is a vaccine that helps prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by the serotypes G1, G2, G3, G4 and G-serotypes that contain P1A[8]. Rotavirus is a major cause of gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea and vomiting. RotaTeq® is not a shot; the vaccine is given by mouth. Your child will receive 3 doses of the vaccine. The first dose is given when your child is 6 to 12 weeks of age, the second dose is given 4 to 10 weeks later, and the third dose is given 4 to 10 weeks after the second dose. The last (third) dose should be given to your child by 32 weeks of age. During your baby’s first well visits, ask your doctor or healthcare professional about RotaTeq®.

Important Safety Information

As with other vaccines, RotaTeq® may not fully protect all those who get it. RotaTeq® helps prevent, but does not treat, rotavirus gastroenteritis. Allergic reactions may occur. It should not be given to children who are allergic to any ingredients of the vaccine. Like all vaccines, RotaTeq® may have side effects. The side effects of RotaTeq® are usually mild and do not last long. Side effects reported were diarrhea, vomiting, fever, runny nose and sore throat, wheezing or coughing and ear infection. Other reported side effects include hives. These are not all the possible side effects of RotaTeq®. Before your baby gets RotaTeq®, talk to your physician or pharmacist if he or she has any illness with fever; has diarrhea or is vomiting; has not been gaining weight; is not growing as expected; has a blood disorder; has any type of cancer; has an immune system that is weakened (this includes HIV infection or AIDS); gets treatment or takes medicines that may weaken the immune system; was born with gastrointestinal problems or has had an intestinal blockage; has regular close contact with a member of the family who has a weakened immune system.

Please read the Patient Product Information and discuss it with your doctor or healthcare professional. Also available is the physician Prescribing Information.

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