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Talking With Your Child's Doctor About Rotavirus and RotaTeq
It is important that you talk with your doctor so that you know the facts about rotavirus and what you can do to help protect your child. During your child's first well visits, ask your doctor about RotaTeq.

Infants and young children are at risk for infection (rotavirus), and your doctor can't predict which babies will have serious cases.

When talking with your doctor, be sure to ask any questions you may have about rotavirus and the vaccine, RotaTeq.
 
When to Get Your Baby Vaccinated



Your doctor can give the first dose of RotaTeq to your child starting as early as 6 weeks of age. The third dose should be given before 32 weeks (8 months) of age. RotaTeq is not a shot—it is 3 oral doses.
What You Should Tell Your Doctor Before Your Child Gets RotaTeq
There are some important things your doctor needs to know about your baby. Tell your doctor if your baby:
• Is sick with fever, diarrhea, or vomiting
• Is not growing or gaining weight as expected
• Has a weakened immune system from a disease (such as cancer, HIV/AIDS or a blood disorder) or from medicine (such as steroids)
• Has received a blood transfusion or blood products recently
• Was born with gastrointestinal problems, had a blockage, or had abdominal surgery
The spread of vaccine virus to non-vaccinated contacts has been reported. Tell your doctor if you have someone in your household who has a weak immune system, cancer, or is taking medicines that weaken their immune system so that your doctor can provide further advice.
Who Should Not Receive RotaTeq
Your child should not get the vaccine if:
• He or she had an allergic reaction after getting a dose of this vaccine
• He or she is allergic to any of the ingredients of the vaccine. A list of ingredients can be found at the end of the Patient Product Information
• He or she has Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID).
If You Have More Questions
Now you know about rotavirus and what you can do to help protect your child. During your child's first well visits, ask your doctor about RotaTeq. For a list of questions to take with you to your doctor, click here.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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