Rotavirus Vaccine
Rotateq is an oral vaccine that protects infants against rotavirus, a highly contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting in babies and young children. This pentavalent vaccine covers five common strains of rotavirus and is part of the routine childhood immunization schedule.
Rotateq is an oral rotavirus vaccine for infants that prevents severe diarrhea and dehydration caused by rotavirus infection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 496892
- Generic
- Rotateq
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Prevents rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants, including severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration caused by rotavirus infection. Recommended as part of routine infant vaccination starting at 2 months of age.
Contains live attenuated (weakened) rotavirus strains that stimulate the infant's immune system to produce protective antibodies against rotavirus, providing immunity without causing the actual disease.
Administered orally (not by injection) in a series of doses. Should not be given to infants with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) or a history of intussusception. A rare but serious potential side effect is intussusception (bowel obstruction). Parents should monitor for signs of severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bloody stools after vaccination.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy