True about rotavirus vaccine-
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pentavalent vaccine o The Rotavirus vaccines are live -attenuated vaccines given orallyo Two new vaccines are now in use -i) RV5 oral pentavalent vaccine (Rota teq) Contains five reassortant rotaviruses developed from 5 human strains on bovine rotavirus background ii) RV1 monovalent vaccine (Rotarix) contains one live attenuated rotavirus strain o The administration of Rotarix (2 doses) and Rota Teq (3 doses) needs to be completed by 32 weeks of age to minimize any potential risk of intusscusception.
Killed vaccine
Given subcutaneous
Pentavalent vaccine
Should be given before 5 years
Rotavirus