JKO Rotavirus Course

Which statement about rotavirus is correct?

Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea in children (correct)

Rotavirus vaccine is indicated for all children older than 6 weeks of age.

False (correct)

What is the most common adverse reaction to RotaTeq vaccine?

elevated temperature (correct)

What kind of vaccines are RotaTeq and Rotarix?

Live, oral vaccine (correct)

What is the recommended dose for RotaTeq vaccine?

2 ml

What is the recommended schedule for RotaTeq vaccine?

2, 4, and 6 months of age (correct)

You have given a 12 week old his first dose of rotavirus vaccine. When is the earliest he can receive the second dose?

In 4 weeks (correct)

What is the main treatment for rotavirus infection?

Supportive care with fluid replacement (correct)