Szczepionka przeciw wirusowi rotawirusa
Objawy

Szczepionka przeciw wirusowi rotawirusa jest wysoce skuteczna w zapobieganiu ciężkim zakażeniom rotawirusowym u niemowląt i małych dzieci, oferując 71-87% ochrony przed zapaleniem żołądka i jelit oraz 85-98% ochrony przed jego ciężkimi postaciami. Po szczepieniu najczęściej obserwuje się łagodne i przejściowe objawy niepożądane, takie jak drażliwość, łagodna biegunka i wymioty, które ustępują samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni. Gorączka ≥38,0°C występuje u około 33% niemowląt, a ≥39,0°C u 3,4%, zwykle ustępując w ciągu 2 dni. Rzadkim, ale poważnym powikłaniem jest wgłobienie jelit, z ryzykiem 1-7 przypadków na 100 000 dawek, szczególnie w pierwszym tygodniu po pierwszej lub drugiej dawce. Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne są niezwykle rzadkie (około 1 na milion dawek). Szczepionka jest przeciwwskazana u dzieci z wcześniejszym wgłobieniem jelit lub niedoborami odporności oraz powinna być odroczona w przypadku ostrej choroby, gorączki, biegunki lub wymiotów.

Szczepionka przeciw wirusowi rotawirusa – objawy i przebieg

Szczepionka przeciw wirusowi rotawirusa jest stosowana w celu zapobiegania zakażeniom rotawirusowym, które są najczęstszą przyczyną ciężkiej biegunki i wymiotów u niemowląt i małych dzieci. Zakażenie rotawirusem może prowadzić do odwodnienie/” title=”odwodnienie” class=”to-tag” data-termid=”22576″>odwodnienia, hospitalizacji, a w rzadkich przypadkach nawet do śmierci. W artykule tym omówimy objawy i przebieg zarówno po szczepieniu, jak i w przypadku samego zakażenia rotawirusem.123

Typowe objawy niepożądane po szczepionce

Większość niemowląt nie doświadcza żadnych skutków ubocznych po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom. Jednak u części dzieci mogą wystąpić łagodne i przejściowe objawy niepożądane. Do najczęstszych reakcji poszczepiennych należą:123

  • Drażliwość i płaczliwość
  • Łagodna biegunka (może wystąpić do 7 dni po szczepieniu)
  • Wymioty (mogą wystąpić do 7 dni po szczepieniu)
  • Ból brzucha i wzdęcia
  • Podwyższona temperatura ciała
  • Utrata apetytu

Objawy te zazwyczaj trwają krótko – od kilku godzin do kilku dni i ustępują samoistnie bez konieczności interwencji medycznej. Badania wykazały, że częstość występowania biegunki u niemowląt po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom jest podobna do częstości występowania tego objawu w grupie placebo, co sugeruje, że biegunka może nie być bezpośrednio związana ze szczepionką.123

Czas trwania objawów niepożądanych

Objawy niepożądane po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom mogą wystąpić w ciągu pierwszych dwóch tygodni po podaniu szczepionki, najczęściej w ciągu 8 dni po szczepieniu. Większość objawów ustępuje w ciągu kilku dni, chociaż w niektórych przypadkach mogą utrzymywać się do tygodnia.12

W przypadku gorączki po szczepieniu, zazwyczaj osiąga ona szczyt około 6 godzin po szczepieniu i prawie zawsze ustępuje całkowicie w ciągu 2 dni. W badaniach klinicznych po pierwszej dawce szczepionki rotawirusowej gorączkę ≥38,0°C stwierdzono u około 33% niemowląt, a gorączkę ≥39,0°C u około 3,4% niemowląt w porównaniu z grupą placebo.12

Rzadkie poważne działania niepożądane

Wgłobienie jelit (intussusception)

Wgłobienie jelit to rzadkie, ale poważne powikłanie, które może wystąpić po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom. Polega ono na wsunięciu się jednej części jelita do drugiej, co powoduje niedrożność. Jest to stan zagrażający życiu, wymagający natychmiastowego leczenia, często w warunkach szpitalnych, a czasem nawet interwencji chirurgicznej.123

Ryzyko wystąpienia wgłobienia jelit jest szczególnie zwiększone w pierwszym tygodniu po podaniu pierwszej lub drugiej dawki szczepionki, z mniejszym ryzykiem po kolejnych dawkach. Szacuje się, że ryzyko to wynosi od 1 do 7 przypadków na 100 000 podanych dawek szczepionki, szczególnie w ciągu pierwszego tygodnia po szczepieniu.123

Rodzice i opiekunowie powinni obserwować następujące objawy wgłobienia jelit:123

  • Silny ból brzucha z intensywnym płaczem, często napadowym
  • Podciąganie nóg do klatki piersiowej podczas epizodów bólu
  • Uporczywe wymioty lub wymioty z żółcią
  • Krew w stolcu (może przypominać galaretkę z czerwonej porzeczki)
  • Wzdęcie brzucha
  • Bladość skóry
  • Osłabienie i drażliwość

W przypadku wystąpienia tych objawów należy natychmiast skontaktować się z lekarzem lub udać się do szpitala, informując o niedawnym szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom.12

Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne

Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom są niezwykle rzadkie. Ryzyko wystąpienia ciężkiej reakcji szacuje się na około 1 przypadek na milion podanych dawek. Objawy reakcji alergicznej zazwyczaj pojawiają się w ciągu pierwszych godzin po szczepieniu.12

Objawy ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej mogą obejmować:12

  • Pokrzywkę
  • Obrzęk twarzy i gardła
  • Trudności w oddychaniu
  • Przyspieszone bicie serca
  • Zawroty głowy lub osłabienie

W przypadku wystąpienia tych objawów należy natychmiast wezwać pomoc medyczną.1

Okoliczności odroczenia szczepienia

Szczepienie przeciw rotawirusom powinno zostać odroczone w następujących sytuacjach:12

  • Dziecko ma wysoką gorączkę
  • Dziecko ma biegunkę
  • Dziecko wymiotuje
  • Dziecko ma inne objawy ostrej choroby

Szczepionka nie powinna być podawana dzieciom, które miały wcześniej wgłobienie jelit lub mają choroby związane z niedoborem odporności.12

Objawy zakażenia rotawirusem

Dla porównania, warto przedstawić objawy naturalnego zakażenia rotawirusem, któremu szczepionka ma zapobiegać. Zakażenie rotawirusem zazwyczaj powoduje:123

  • Gorączkę
  • Wymioty
  • Wodnistą biegunkę, która może być ciężka
  • Ból brzucha
  • Odwodnienie

Objawy zakażenia rotawirusem pojawiają się zazwyczaj 1-3 dni po ekspozycji na wirusa i mogą utrzymywać się od 3 do 8 dni. W ciężkich przypadkach biegunka może trwać nawet do 3 tygodni.123

Szczególnie niebezpiecznym powikłaniem zakażenia rotawirusem jest odwodnienie, które może rozwinąć się bardzo szybko, zwłaszcza u niemowląt i małych dzieci. Objawy odwodnienia obejmują:123

  • Zmniejszoną częstość oddawania moczu (mniej mokrych pieluch niż zwykle)
  • Suchość w jamie ustnej i gardle
  • Zawroty głowy przy wstawaniu
  • Brak łez podczas płaczu
  • Wzmożoną senność lub rozdrażnienie
  • Zapadnięte oczy lub zapadnięte ciemiączko

Ciężkie odwodnienie może prowadzić do drgawek, wstrząsu, a nawet śmierci, jeśli nie zostanie odpowiednio leczone.1

Skuteczność szczepionki przeciw rotawirusom

Badania wykazały, że szczepionka przeciw rotawirusom jest wysoce skuteczna w zapobieganiu ciężkim zakażeniom rotawirusowym. Szczepionka zapobiega zakażeniom rotawirusowym u około 8 na 10 zaszczepionych dzieci.12

Skuteczność szczepionki wyraża się w:12

  • 71-87% ochronie przed jakimkolwiek zapaleniem żołądka i jelit wywołanym przez rotawirusa
  • 85-98% ochronie przed ciężkim zapaleniem żołądka i jelit
  • Znaczącym zmniejszeniu liczby hospitalizacji związanych z rotawirusem

Nawet jeśli zaszczepione dziecko zachoruje na rotawirusa, objawy są zazwyczaj łagodniejsze niż u dzieci niezaszczepionych, a ryzyko ciężkiego przebiegu choroby jest znacznie mniejsze.123

Stosunek korzyści do ryzyka

Pomimo możliwości wystąpienia działań niepożądanych, korzyści wynikające ze szczepienia przeciw rotawirusom znacznie przewyższają potencjalne ryzyko. Przed wprowadzeniem szczepionki rotawirusy były najczęstszą przyczyną ciężkiej biegunki u niemowląt i małych dzieci, prowadząc do licznych hospitalizacji.12

Ryzyko wgłobienia jelit po szczepieniu (1-7 na 100 000 dawek) jest znacznie mniejsze niż ryzyko ciężkiego zakażenia rotawirusem i jego powikłań. Ponadto, częstość występowania wgłobienia jelit w pierwszym roku życia wynosi około 34 na 100 000 rocznie, co oznacza, że stan ten występuje naturalnie, niezależnie od szczepienia.12

Ważne zalecenia dla rodziców i opiekunów

Po szczepieniu przeciw rotawirusom rodzice i opiekunowie powinni:12

  • Monitorować ogólny stan dziecka, w tym jego stan psychiczny, apetyt, sen, temperaturę i wszelkie wysypki
  • W przypadku gorączki mierzyć temperaturę ciała dziecka
  • Zapewnić odpowiednie nawodnienie dziecka, zwłaszcza jeśli wystąpi biegunka lub wymioty
  • Obserwować czy nie występują niepokojące objawy, takie jak silny ból brzucha, uporczywe wymioty, krew w stolcu, lub zmiana w rytmie wypróżnień

Należy natychmiast skontaktować się z lekarzem lub udać się do placówki medycznej, jeśli dziecko wykazuje jakiekolwiek z następujących objawów:12

  • Ciągły płacz, zwiększona reakcja na bodźce, senność
  • Trudności w oddychaniu: zapadanie się klatki piersiowej, sinawe usta, utrudniony oddech
  • Wysoka gorączka powyżej 39°C, trudności z obniżeniem temperatury lub gorączka trwająca dłużej niż 24 godziny
  • Powtarzające się wymioty, odmowa jedzenia lub karmienia piersią
  • Drgawki
  • Wysypka skórna
  • Objawy podejrzenia wgłobienia jelit: silny ból brzucha, przedłużające się wymioty, krew w stolcu, wzdęcie brzucha

Monitorowanie po szczepieniu

Szczególną czujność należy zachować w pierwszym tygodniu po podaniu pierwszej lub drugiej dawki szczepionki, gdyż wtedy ryzyko wgłobienia jelit jest największe. Jednak rodzice powinni obserwować dziecko pod kątem jakichkolwiek niepokojących objawów przez cały okres po szczepieniu.12

W przypadku wystąpienia objawów odwodnienia, takich jak suchość w jamie ustnej, zmniejszona ilość mokrych pieluch, senność lub osłabienie, należy skonsultować się z lekarzem, gdyż odwodnienie może rozwinąć się bardzo szybko, zwłaszcza u małych dzieci.12

Podsumowanie objawów i przebiegu

Szczepionka przeciw wirusowi rotawirusa stanowi skuteczną ochronę przed zakażeniami rotawirusowymi, które mogą prowadzić do ciężkiej biegunki, wymiotów i odwodnienia, szczególnie u niemowląt i małych dzieci. Większość dzieci nie doświadcza żadnych objawów niepożądanych po szczepieniu. U części dzieci mogą wystąpić łagodne i przejściowe objawy, takie jak drażliwość, łagodna biegunka czy wymioty, które zazwyczaj ustępują samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni.123

Do rzadkich, ale poważnych działań niepożądanych należy wgłobienie jelit, które może wystąpić w ciągu pierwszego tygodnia po szczepieniu, szczególnie po pierwszej lub drugiej dawce. Ryzyko to jest jednak niewielkie w porównaniu z korzyściami wynikającymi ze szczepienia. Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne są niezwykle rzadkie.123

Ważne jest, aby rodzice i opiekunowie byli świadomi potencjalnych objawów niepożądanych oraz wiedzieli, kiedy należy szukać pomocy medycznej. Monitoring stanu dziecka po szczepieniu oraz szybka reakcja w przypadku wystąpienia niepokojących objawów mogą pomóc zapewnić bezpieczeństwo i skuteczne leczenie, jeśli to konieczne.123

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  • #1 What Is Rotavirus? Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8275-rotavirus
    Many times, dehydrated children need IV fluids to rehydrate. If dehydration gets severe, a child could start convulsing (experiencing sudden, erratic body movements) or go into shock. It could be life-threatening. […] Most children recover from rotavirus without long-term health effects. Symptoms last about a week. […] If your child becomes dehydrated, it could lead to serious complications and even death. Call your healthcare provider right away if your child shows symptoms of rotavirus. Your provider can help you prevent dehydration. […] Symptoms of rotavirus usually last from three to eight days. Most children are contagious for around 12 days in total. That’s because infection starts a few days before symptoms do. […] Call your child’s provider if you notice an increase in vomiting or diarrhea. Also contact their provider if you see signs of dehydration, which may happen because of vomiting and diarrhea: No wet diapers for more than eight hours. Pale skin. Dry lips. Sunken eyes. […] Children can dehydrate very quickly. This change can lead to serious complications and even death. Call your child’s healthcare provider right away if you notice signs of dehydration.
  • #1 Rotavirus (Rot/Rot-5) vaccine
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immunization/pages/rotavirus-vaccine.aspx
    Learn about the rotavirus vaccine, effectiveness, side effects, and safety. […] Your child may not be able to get this vaccine if: They have diarrhea (watery stool) or vomiting (throwing up). They may need to wait until these symptoms go away before getting the vaccine. […] The vaccine virus may be in your babys poop for up to 10 days after they get the vaccine. […] The rotavirus vaccine protects your child against gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomiting) caused by rotavirus infection. Protection is: 71% to 87% for any gastroenteritis; 85% to 98% for severe gastroenteritis. […] There can be side effects from the rotavirus vaccine, but they tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Side effects may include: crying or getting upset easily; fever; not feeling hungry or not wanting to eat (poor appetite); vomiting or diarrhea; cough or runny nose; earache.
  • #1 Symptoms to watch after Rotavirus Vaccination | UNICEF Viet Nam
    https://www.unicef.org/vietnam/stories/symptoms-watch-after-rotavirus-vaccination
    Symptoms to watch after Rotavirus Vaccination […] The Rotavirus vaccine is an effective „shield” that helps protect young children from the dangerous risk of acute diarrhoea. However, like other vaccines, children may experience some side effects after receiving the vaccine. […] Similar to medication, children who receive the Rotavirus vaccine may experience side effects. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Serious side effects can occur, but they are rare. Parents can be reassured if the child shows signs like irritability (crying), mild temporary diarrhoea or vomiting. […] What signs should be watched for after children receive the Rotavirus vaccine? […] Parents and caregivers should monitor the child’s overall condition, including their mental state, appetite, sleep patterns, temperature and any rashes. If the child has a fever, measure her/his temperature.
  • #1 Rotavirus Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rotavirus.html
    Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. Vomiting and fever are also common in babies with rotavirus. Children may become dehydrated and need to be hospitalized and can even die. […] Irritability or mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting can happen after rotavirus vaccine. […] Intussusception is a type of bowel blockage that is treated in a hospital and could require surgery. It happens naturally in some infants every year in the United States, and usually there is no known reason for it. There is also a small risk of intussusception from rotavirus vaccination, usually within a week after the first or second vaccine dose. This additional risk is estimated to range from about 1 in 20,000 U.S. infants to 1 in 100,000 U.S. infants who get rotavirus vaccine.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rotavirus-vaccine/
    The rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus, a common cause of diarrhoea and vomiting. […] Most children with rotavirus will get better in a few days, but some children can become very dehydrated and need treatment in hospital. Very rarely, rotavirus can be life-threatening. […] If your baby has a high temperature, diarrhoea or vomiting, wait until they’re feeling better before having the vaccine. […] The most common side effects of the rotavirus vaccine are: diarrhoea, being irritable. […] Some babies may also have other side effects such as: being sick (vomiting), a rash, a high temperature, loss of appetite. […] More serious side effects, such as a severe allergic reaction, are very rare. […] There is also a very small risk of a serious problem when the bowel becomes blocked (intussusception) in the week after being vaccinated. […] These could be signs of an infection or a blocked bowel. […] The rotavirus vaccine works very well at stopping babies getting infected by rotavirus. It prevents rotavirus infections in about 8 out of every 10 babies who have it.
  • #2 Rotavirus (Rot/Rot-5) vaccine
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immunization/pages/rotavirus-vaccine.aspx
    Learn about the rotavirus vaccine, effectiveness, side effects, and safety. […] Your child may not be able to get this vaccine if: They have diarrhea (watery stool) or vomiting (throwing up). They may need to wait until these symptoms go away before getting the vaccine. […] The vaccine virus may be in your babys poop for up to 10 days after they get the vaccine. […] The rotavirus vaccine protects your child against gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomiting) caused by rotavirus infection. Protection is: 71% to 87% for any gastroenteritis; 85% to 98% for severe gastroenteritis. […] There can be side effects from the rotavirus vaccine, but they tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Side effects may include: crying or getting upset easily; fever; not feeling hungry or not wanting to eat (poor appetite); vomiting or diarrhea; cough or runny nose; earache.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccination | Rijksvaccinatieprogramma.nl
    https://rijksvaccinatieprogramma.nl/en/vaccinations/rotavirus
    Vaccination protects against serious consequences of a rotavirus infection. […] Most common side effects Children may be irritable and develop mild diarrhoea. […] After vaccination, children may feel slightly ill or get mild diarrhoea. These side effects are less serious and of shorter duration than the consequences for children of the rotavirus itself. […] During the first week after vaccination, there is a small risk that part of the intestine gets blocked or twisted, a condition known as intussusception. […] Symptoms that could indicate intussusception are severe abdominal pain (attacks), excessive crying, drawing up the knees, vomiting and stool material mixed with blood and/or mucus. […] The risk of intussusception may be slightly higher during the first week after vaccination. […] Side effects may occur during the first two weeks after vaccination, usually within eight days after vaccination.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccine | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/rotavirus-vaccine/
    Fever can be expected after any vaccination. Fevers are usually mild, so you only need to give a dose of infant paracetamol if the child isnt comfortable or is unwell. […] In infants who do develop a fever after vaccination, the fever tends to peak around 6 hours after vaccination and is nearly always gone completely within 2 days.
  • #2 Your Child’s Vaccines: Rotavirus Vaccine (RV) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/rotavirus-vaccine.html
    The rotavirus vaccine protects against rotavirus, a common cause of vomiting and diarrhea, especially in infants and young children. […] The vaccine can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and a fever. […] Rarely, intussusception might happen within a week after the first or second shot. Intussusception is a type of bowel blockage that can happen in babies and young children. But rotavirus infection is much more likely to cause intussusception than the vaccine. […] Watch your child for symptoms of intussusception such as: intense belly pain with uncontrollable crying, vomiting, blood or mucus in the poop, weakness, drowsiness, or fussiness. […] Call your doctor right away or go to the hospital if your child has any signs of intussusception.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide – Canada.ca
    https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-19-rotavirus-vaccine.html
    Surveillance for intussusception following the introduction of routine infant RV immunization programs in several countries suggested a small increased risk of intussusception following RV vaccination. Subsequent epidemiologic studies using different methods have estimated the risk as between 1 and 7 excess cases of intussusception per 100,000 doses in the 7 days following the first and second dose of RV vaccine. […] Parents should be informed of the low risk of intussusception following RV vaccine (1 to 7 cases per 100,000 doses), particularly during the 7 days following the first dose. Parent education should include the signs and symptoms of intussusception and the importance of seeking medical care should symptoms develop. They should also be informed that the risk of intussusception remains small compared to the benefit of RV vaccination in preventing disease and of the potential for severe diarrhea from RV.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rotavirus.html
    For intussusception, look for signs of stomach pain along with severe crying. Early on, these episodes could last just a few minutes and come and go several times in an hour. Babies might pull their legs up to their chest. Your baby might also vomit several times or have blood in the stool, or could appear weak or very irritable. These signs would usually happen during the first week after the first or second dose of rotavirus vaccine, but look for them any time after vaccination. If you think your baby has intussusception, contact a health care provider right away. If you can’t reach your health care provider, take your baby to a hospital. Tell them when your baby got rotavirus vaccine. […] An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital.
  • #2 Intussusception: A Very Rare Risk After Rotavirus Vaccination
    https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/PUArticles/September%202018/IntussusceptionRotavirusVaccination.htm
    About 16 in 100,000 children may experience intussusception due to vaccination with rotavirus vaccine. […] Parents and/or guardians should be advised to seek prompt medical assistance if any of the symptoms of intussusception occur. […] The classic presentation is an infant or toddler with sudden onset of intermittent, severe, crampy, progressive abdominal pain accompanied by inconsolable crying and drawing up of the legs towards the abdomen. Episodes usually occur at 15- to 20-minute intervals and become more frequent and severe over time. Vomiting may occur. A sausage-shaped abdominal mass may be felt in the abdomen. The stool is grossly bloody in nearly half of cases. In some cases, the stool may be a mixture of blood and mucous, giving it the appearance of redcurrant jelly. However, up to 20 percent of young infants have no obvious pain. Generally, some form of imaging is needed to confirm a diagnosis. […] Parents and/or guardians should be advised to seek prompt medical advice if these symptoms occur after rotavirus vaccination.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccine
    https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/rotavirus-vaccine
    An extremely rare side effect of the vaccine is called intussusception. This causes a blockage of the intestine. Contact your doctor or healthcare professional immediately if your baby experiences any of these symptoms after immunisation: severe stomach pain, persistent vomiting, blood in poos (stools), a swollen belly, high fever (39C and over). […] Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare. Only about 1 in a million people will experience this.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccine – what you need to know Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/rotavirus-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know
    For intussusception, look for signs of stomach pain along with severe crying. Early on, these episodes could last just a few minutes and come and go several times in an hour. Babies might pull their legs up to their chest. Your baby might also vomit several times or have blood in the stool, or could appear weak or very irritable. These signs would usually happen during the first week after the first or second dose of rotavirus vaccine, but look for them any time after vaccination. If you think your baby has intussusception, contact a health care provider right away. If you can’t reach your health care provider, take your baby to a hospital. Tell them when your baby got rotavirus vaccine. […] An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine – Infections – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/immunization/rotavirus-vaccine
    The rotavirus vaccine is a live-virus vaccine that helps protect against gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and, if symptoms persist, dehydration and organ damage. […] People who have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or to a vaccine component should not be given the rotavirus vaccine. […] Certain conditions may affect whether and when people are vaccinated (see also CDC: Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated With These Vaccines?). For example, rotavirus vaccine should not be given to infants who have certain immunodeficiency disorders or who have had intussusception (a condition in which one segment of the intestine slides into another). […] If people have a temporary illness, doctors usually wait to give the vaccine until the illness resolves. […] For information about side effects, see the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • #2 Rotavirus – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rotavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20351300
    A rotavirus infection usually starts within two days of exposure to the virus. Early symptoms are a fever and vomiting, followed by three to seven days of watery diarrhea. The infection can cause abdominal pain as well. […] In healthy adults, a rotavirus infection may cause only mild signs and symptoms or none at all. […] The vaccines are considered safe and effective, and studies show that they prevent thousands of children from developing rotavirus every year. However, rarely, they can cause a part of the intestine to fold back on itself (intussusception), resulting in possibly life-threatening intestinal blockage. […] For children who don’t have a history of intussusception, there is a very small risk that it can develop after the rotavirus vaccine is given. Even so, the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks. […] If your child has stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in his or her stool, or a change in bowel movements after getting the rotavirus vaccine, contact your doctor immediately.
  • #2 Rotavirus Oral Vaccine
    https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/pcischedule/vpds/rotavirus/
    Rotavirus causes diarrhoea which can be severe, stomach cramps, vomiting, dehydration and a low-grade fever. Symptoms occur 1 3 days after being exposed to rotavirus infection and can last approximately 3-8 days. Rarely diarrhoea may last for up to 3 weeks. Children with rotavirus disease can spread the infection from 2 days before they become unwell with the infection and up to 10 days after they become unwell. […] After getting the vaccine, your child may have mild diarrhoea. Give your child plenty of milk and make sure they stay well hydrated. […] Of the children who get rotavirus oral vaccine: 1 in 10 will have mild diarrhoea, 1 in 100 will have tummy pain, 1 in 100 will have inflamed skin. […] Very rarely, a child might develop a blockage in their gut (called intussusception). […] A gut blockage after rotavirus oral vaccine happens in about 1 in 50,000 children who are given rotavirus.
  • #2 What Is Rotavirus? Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8275-rotavirus
    Many times, dehydrated children need IV fluids to rehydrate. If dehydration gets severe, a child could start convulsing (experiencing sudden, erratic body movements) or go into shock. It could be life-threatening. […] Most children recover from rotavirus without long-term health effects. Symptoms last about a week. […] If your child becomes dehydrated, it could lead to serious complications and even death. Call your healthcare provider right away if your child shows symptoms of rotavirus. Your provider can help you prevent dehydration. […] Symptoms of rotavirus usually last from three to eight days. Most children are contagious for around 12 days in total. That’s because infection starts a few days before symptoms do. […] Call your child’s provider if you notice an increase in vomiting or diarrhea. Also contact their provider if you see signs of dehydration, which may happen because of vomiting and diarrhea: No wet diapers for more than eight hours. Pale skin. Dry lips. Sunken eyes. […] Children can dehydrate very quickly. This change can lead to serious complications and even death. Call your child’s healthcare provider right away if you notice signs of dehydration.
  • #2 Rotavirus vaccine
    https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/rotavirus-vaccine
    The rotavirus vaccine is offered to babies for free when they are 6 weeks and 3 months old. Your ppi (baby) needs 2 doses to be fully protected. […] Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes diarrhoea, vomiting and fever. It most often affects ppi (babies) and young children. Some tamariki get so sick they need to go to hospital. […] Immunisation against rotavirus will protect around 8 out of 10 babies from severe rotavirus infection. Almost all children who are not immunised get a rotavirus infection before they are 5 years old. […] The most common reaction to the rotavirus vaccine is a slight fever. Other common reactions to the rotavirus vaccine include: not feeding as usual, crying, being upset, and hard to settle, runny poos within 7 days (mild diarrhoea), vomiting within 7 days, tummy pain.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine: What to Know – BuzzRx Select permission for Location
    https://www.buzzrx.com/blog/rotavirus-vaccine-what-to-know
    Rotavirus disease is caused by a highly contagious virus that causes severe watery diarrhea, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever in infants and young children. […] Most babies do not have any side effects after getting the rotavirus vaccine. However, some babies may have mild side effects such as irritability, temporary diarrhea, and vomiting. […] Serious side effects are rare but include intussusception (bowel blockage) that needs to be treated in a hospital and may require surgery in some cases. […] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 70-80% of children are completely protected from rotavirus infection after getting the rotavirus vaccine. Additionally, 90% of children are protected from severe diarrhea and other symptoms of rotavirus disease.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccination | Rotavirus | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rotavirus/vaccines/index.html
    Two or more doses of rotavirus vaccine are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against rotavirus. […] Children who are not vaccinated usually have more severe symptoms the first time they get rotavirus disease. Vaccinated children are less likely to get sick from rotavirus. […] Protect your baby from developing diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain caused by rotavirus. […] Most babies who get rotavirus vaccine have no problems. However, some babies can have side effects that are usually mild and go away on their own. These may include irritability and mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting after a dose of rotavirus vaccine. […] Serious side effects are possible but very rare. There is a small risk in cases of intussusception within a week after the first or second dose of rotavirus vaccine. Intussusception is a rare type of bowel blockage when the bowel folds into itself like a telescope. […] Look for signs of stomach pain along with severe crying. Babies might pull their legs up to their chest, vomit several times, or have blood in the stool. If you think it’s intussusception, call a doctor right away.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine | Vaccine Knowledge Project
    https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/rotavirus-vaccine
    The first dose of Rotarix is always given before 15 weeks of age, as the side effect of intussusception seems unlikely to occur if the vaccine doses start at this age. […] When compared to the number of cases that happen anyway, 120 per 100,000 children, this is a very low additional risk and should be compared to the benefits of the vaccine in preventing severe rotavirus infection.
  • #2 Symptoms to watch after Rotavirus Vaccination | UNICEF Viet Nam
    https://www.unicef.org/vietnam/stories/symptoms-watch-after-rotavirus-vaccination
    Take the child immediately to a health facility if any of the following signs are observed: […] Mental state: persistent crying, increased stimulus response, drowsiness… […] Breathing difficulties: chest indrawing, bluish lips, laboured breathing. […] High fever over 39°C, difficulty reducing the temperature, or fever lasting longer than 24 hours. […] Bluish mottling of the skin, cold extremities. […] Repeated vomiting, refusal to eat, poor feeding, or refusal to breastfeed. […] Convulsions […] Skin rashes […] Signs of suspected intussusception in children: Severe abdominal pain (crying in spasms), prolonged vomiting, blood in the stool, abdominal bloating. […] Or if the child shows any other abnormal signs. […] Receiving the Rotavirus vaccine is an essential step in protecting children from the severe risks of acute diarrhoea caused by the Rota virus. However, the role of parents extends beyond simply bringing the child to the health facility; it also involves observing and caring for the child after vaccination. A full understanding of the potential side effects and abnormal signs will help ensure that the child remains safe and well-protected.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine – Parents and Parenting – The Ministry of Health
    https://me.health.gov.il/en/parenting/raising-children/immunization-schedule/vaccines-up-to-age-six/rotavirus-vaccine/
    The rotavirus causes vomiting, severe diarrhea, and fluid loss. It can cause dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for infants aged six months to two years. […] The vaccine has very few side effects, and if they occur, they are mild and resolve on their own. Symptoms may include fever, irritation, diarrhea, and vomiting. […] There are almost no side effects. The documented side effects are usually mild and resolve on their own. […] Fever: you can administer an analgesic to help relieve pain or reduce fever. […] Diarrhea: usually mild and resolves quickly. […] Rare symptoms: in very rare cases, the first or second vaccination for the rotavirus causes a condition known as intussusception. This is a condition in which part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine, which may cause an intestinal obstruction. The symptoms of intussusception include stomachache and extreme crying, vomiting or blood in the stool, drawing the knees up toward the chest, weakness, and irritability. If your baby demonstrates one of these symptoms, seek medical attention. Early detection and prompt treatment can help prevent complications and usually lead to a full recovery. […] If, within the week after vaccination, your child experiences extreme crying, draws the knees up toward the chest, vomits, or exhibits blood in the stool. […] If a fever lasts beyond 24-48 hours.
  • #2 Rotavirus Vaccine Reactions and Side Effects, When to Get Help
    https://www.healthline.com/health/rotavirus-vaccine-reaction
    Most potential side effects of the rotavirus vaccine are mild, but theres a very small chance of severe complications. For most babies, the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. […] The most common side effects include: irritability, diarrhea, vomiting. […] Other reported symptoms after rotavirus vaccination include: fever, crying, blood in stool, paleness, decreased appetite, dehydration, discolored feces, abdominal pain, mucus in stools, blue tint to skin. […] Serious side effects of the rotavirus vaccine are rare. […] Theres a very small risk of developing intussusception, usually a week after receiving the vaccine. […] Most side effects last no longer than a couple of days and go away without any long-term problems. Some side effects, like vomiting or diarrhea, can appear up to 7 days after the vaccine. […] The most common side effects of the rotavirus vaccine include: diarrhea, vomiting, irritability. […] Severe side effects are very rare, but they can include intussusception and a severe allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention if your baby develops signs of these conditions.
  • #2 Rotavirus | The Immunization Well-Child Toolkit | ontario.ca
    http://www.ontario.ca/document/immunization-well-child-toolkit/rotavirus
    Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). Severe rotavirus infections affect mostly babies and young children and cause fever, diarrhea (loose bowel movements) and vomiting. Diarrhea and vomiting can cause serious dehydration (loss of body fluids), sometimes leading to the need for hospitalization. […] Once a person has been exposed to rotavirus, it takes about 24 to 72 hours for the symptoms to appear. The first symptoms are usually fever and vomiting, and then watery diarrhea, which can last for 5 to 7 days. Some children may experience vomiting only. Children who have weakened immune systems may have a more serious illness for a longer period of time. Other symptoms include a lack of appetite and dehydration, which can be very dangerous in babies and young children. […] A dehydrated child may also cry with few or no tears and be very sleepy or fussy. Dehydration can happen within 6 hours after the illness starts. Contact your health care provider immediately if you think your child is becoming dehydrated.
  • #2 Rotavirus After Vaccination: What You Need to Know
    https://www.healthline.com/health/rotavirus-after-vaccination
    Allergic reaction to the rotavirus vaccine is extremely rare. The risk of a severe reaction is approximately 1 out of 1 million doses, with symptoms appearing in the first hours after vaccination. […] Mild diarrhea is a rare side effect of rotavirus vaccination. It can start anytime within a week after vaccination. […] Following the rotavirus vaccine, your baby might be fussy, cranky, or agitated. This side effect shouldnt last more than a few days. […] Vaccinated infants and children are much less likely to develop rotavirus symptoms or require hospitalization compared with unvaccinated infants and children. In addition, symptoms are less likely to be severe. […] Your child might experience mild side effects, like fussiness, gas, or diarrhea. Severe complications are very rare. Its clear that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks.
  • #3 Your Child’s Vaccines: Rotavirus Vaccine (RV) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/rotavirus-vaccine.html
    The rotavirus vaccine protects against rotavirus, a common cause of vomiting and diarrhea, especially in infants and young children. […] The vaccine can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and a fever. […] Rarely, intussusception might happen within a week after the first or second shot. Intussusception is a type of bowel blockage that can happen in babies and young children. But rotavirus infection is much more likely to cause intussusception than the vaccine. […] Watch your child for symptoms of intussusception such as: intense belly pain with uncontrollable crying, vomiting, blood or mucus in the poop, weakness, drowsiness, or fussiness. […] Call your doctor right away or go to the hospital if your child has any signs of intussusception.
  • #3 Rotavirus: The Disease & Vaccines | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/rotavirus-vaccine
    The vaccine, called RotaTeq, is given as a series of three doses by mouth at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months of age and can be given with other vaccines typically administered at those times. […] Although not typically known by its name, most parents recognize rotavirus by its symptoms high fever, persistent and severe vomiting, and diarrhea. […] Studies of more than 130,000 infants showed that the vaccine did not cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, irritability or poor feeding. […] The current rotavirus vaccines have also been found to be rare causes of intestinal blockage (intussusception) affecting about 1 in 100,000 children, usually occurring within a week after getting the first or second dose of vaccine. […] The rate of intussusception in those who received the rotavirus vaccine was found to be similar to that which occurred naturally about 1 of every 100,000 infants. […] There are no severe side effects from rotavirus vaccine. Therefore, the benefits of the rotavirus vaccine clearly outweigh the risks. […] Very rarely, intestinal blockage called intussusception (1 in 100,000 doses).
  • #3 Rotavirus Vaccination | Rotavirus | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rotavirus/vaccines/index.html
    Two or more doses of rotavirus vaccine are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against rotavirus. […] Children who are not vaccinated usually have more severe symptoms the first time they get rotavirus disease. Vaccinated children are less likely to get sick from rotavirus. […] Protect your baby from developing diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain caused by rotavirus. […] Most babies who get rotavirus vaccine have no problems. However, some babies can have side effects that are usually mild and go away on their own. These may include irritability and mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting after a dose of rotavirus vaccine. […] Serious side effects are possible but very rare. There is a small risk in cases of intussusception within a week after the first or second dose of rotavirus vaccine. Intussusception is a rare type of bowel blockage when the bowel folds into itself like a telescope. […] Look for signs of stomach pain along with severe crying. Babies might pull their legs up to their chest, vomit several times, or have blood in the stool. If you think it’s intussusception, call a doctor right away.
  • #3 Rotavirus Vaccine VIS | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/rotavirus.html
    Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. Vomiting and fever are also common in babies with rotavirus. Children may become dehydrated and need to be hospitalized and can even die. […] Irritability or mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting can happen after rotavirus vaccine. […] Intussusception is a type of bowel blockage that is treated in a hospital and could require surgery. It happens naturally in some infants every year in the United States, and usually there is no known reason for it. There is also a small risk of intussusception from rotavirus vaccination, usually within a week after the first or second vaccine dose. This additional risk is estimated to range from about 1 in 20,000 U.S. infants to 1 in 100,000 U.S. infants who get rotavirus vaccine.
  • #3
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rotavirus-qas-for-healthcare-practitioners/rotavirus-vaccination-programme-information-for-healthcare-professionals
    Parents should be informed that diarrhoea can occur after vaccination with Rotarix vaccine. If an infant develops chronic or persistent diarrhoea and/or diarrhoea with blood and/or mucous after Rotarix vaccination, the infant should have a thorough clinical assessment including plotting of length, weight and dietary history. Very rarely, chronic, persistent and severe diarrhoea after Rotarix vaccine can be due to a severe underlying immune deficiency and this should be considered in the assessment. […] Intussusception is a naturally occurring condition where part of the intestine prolapses, or telescopes, into another part causing an obstruction. The main symptom of intussusception is severe abdominal pain that comes and goes. Each episode tends to last 2 to 3 minutes and in between episodes, the infant will look very pale, tired and floppy. After 12 hours or so, the pain becomes more constant and the infant will usually go off food and may vomit, leading to dehydration. […] Research from some countries suggests that rotavirus vaccine may be associated with a very small increased risk of intussusception within 7 days of vaccination (up to 6 cases of intussusception per 100,000 first doses of vaccine).
  • #3 Rotavirus Vaccination | KidsHealth New Zealand’s Trusted Voice On Children’s Health
    https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/vaccination/rotavirus-immunisation
    Vaccination protects against rotavirus – a common tummy bug that ppi (babies) and tamariki (children) catch easily. Rotavirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea (runny, watery poo). […] rotavirus causes vomiting and runny watery poo which can lead to dehydration and fever […] the rotavirus vaccine protects against rotavirus […] The most common reaction to the rotavirus vaccine is a slight fever. […] Some other common reactions to the rotavirus vaccine include not feeding as usual, crying, being upset, and hard to settle, mild diarrhoea (within 7 days), vomiting (within 7 days), and tummy pain. […] There is a small risk of intussusception from receiving rotavirus vaccination, usually in the first week after vaccination. […] See a health professional immediately if your baby has any of the following symptoms after vaccination: Tummy pain, Severe crying caused by tummy pain. The pain may come and go. Your baby may draw their knees to their chest while crying. […] Vomiting, The vomit can become green (caused by bile in the vomit). […] Blood in the poo, The poo may look like red jelly. […] Other symptoms include pale skin colour, being unusually tired or floppy, and not interested in their surroundings.
  • #3 Rotavirus – NFID
    https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/rotavirus/
    Symptoms of rotavirus can include: Fever, Upset stomach and vomiting, Watery diarrhea, sometimes multiple times a day. […] Symptoms usually start 2 days after exposure to rotavirus and typically last 3-9 days. […] More severe symptoms may include loss of appetite and dehydration, which can be dangerous for infants and young children. […] Severe rotavirus is much more common in infants and young children. Older children and adults who get sick from rotavirus tend to develop milder symptoms.
  • #3 How long does rotavirus last?
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-long-does-rotavirus-last
    Rotavirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis and can result in symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Typically, a person will experience rotavirus symptoms for about 38 days. […] Once a rotavirus infection develops, it can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms for roughly 38 days. Rotavirus typically takes about 2 days to incubate and cause symptoms. […] A rotavirus infection causes vomiting and watery diarrhea. Symptoms often start within 2 days and can last between 3 and 8 days. It may also cause abdominal discomfort and fever in some individuals. […] A rotavirus infection typically causes symptoms for about 38 days. The incubation period for the virus is roughly 2 days after exposure. A person may spread the virus for several days following an active infection. […] Rotavirus primarily causes watery diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain. It can also lead to dehydration, particularly in young children and those with a compromised immune system.
  • #3 Rotavirus | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/rotavirus
    Symptoms usually start two days after a person is exposed. […] Symptoms include: Vomiting and watery diarrhea for 3 to 8 days. Loss of appetite. Loss of bodily fluids (dehydration). […] Dehydration is dangerous for infants and young children. Symptoms of dehydration include: Decreased pee (urination). Dry mouth and throat. Feeling dizzy. Crying with few or no tears. Unusual sleepiness or fussiness. […] The most common side effect of rotavirus vaccine is: Irritability. […] Mild, temporary diarrhea or vomiting. […] Before vaccines, rotavirus was the leading cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children. Rotavirus vaccine has reduced hospitalization and death from rotavirus in babies and young children.
  • #3
    https://111.wales.nhs.uk/livewell/vaccinations/Rotavirus2nd/
    It is possible for a baby to get rotavirus infection after being vaccinated but it’s usually milder than it would have been if they hadnt been vaccinated. They can also get a positive rotavirus test after being vaccinated, but this does not usually last for very long your doctor will not be able to tell whether the positive test is due to the vaccine or the natural infection.
  • #3 Does Your Child Really Need the Rotavirus Vaccine?
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/rotavirus-vaccine-8715245
    Side effects of the rotavirus vaccine are mild for most infants. The vaccine also carries a very small risk of intussusception. However, the benefits of being vaccinated outweigh the slight risk of getting this side effect. Knowing the symptoms of intussusception and other adverse side effects can help you recognize when these problems occur.
  • #3 Rotavirus Vaccine – Parents and Parenting – The Ministry of Health
    https://me.health.gov.il/en/parenting/raising-children/immunization-schedule/vaccines-up-to-age-six/rotavirus-vaccine/
    The rotavirus causes vomiting, severe diarrhea, and fluid loss. It can cause dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for infants aged six months to two years. […] The vaccine has very few side effects, and if they occur, they are mild and resolve on their own. Symptoms may include fever, irritation, diarrhea, and vomiting. […] There are almost no side effects. The documented side effects are usually mild and resolve on their own. […] Fever: you can administer an analgesic to help relieve pain or reduce fever. […] Diarrhea: usually mild and resolves quickly. […] Rare symptoms: in very rare cases, the first or second vaccination for the rotavirus causes a condition known as intussusception. This is a condition in which part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine, which may cause an intestinal obstruction. The symptoms of intussusception include stomachache and extreme crying, vomiting or blood in the stool, drawing the knees up toward the chest, weakness, and irritability. If your baby demonstrates one of these symptoms, seek medical attention. Early detection and prompt treatment can help prevent complications and usually lead to a full recovery. […] If, within the week after vaccination, your child experiences extreme crying, draws the knees up toward the chest, vomits, or exhibits blood in the stool. […] If a fever lasts beyond 24-48 hours.