Identify Rotavirus Vaccine Side Effects
The Rotavirus causes at least 600,000 deaths per year and hospitalizes more than 50,000 kids per year in the United States alone. The virus causes severe diarrhea and vomiting among its victims and attacks almost every child in the U.S. before they have their 5th birthday. The Rotavirus vaccine is given orally in 3 doses and only given when requested by the parent. Here is identify side effects to the vaccine.
Instructions
1. Be alert for mild diarrhea. The vaccine is supposed to prevent severe diarrhea brought on by the Rotavirus disease. There may be light diarrhea directly after the vaccine. This diarrhea should not continue past seven days. The Rotavirus vaccine only prevents Rotavirus diarrhea and not diarrhea brought on by other sources. Contact your doctor if the diarrhea is severe or persists beyond seven days.
2. Get ready for vomiting. One out of every 3 children vaccinated with the Rotavirus vaccine have the vomiting side effect. It should be mild and will only last seven days like the diarrhea. If the vomiting persists beyond seven days, is severe, or the child can't keep liquids down, call your doctor. If the child becomes lethargic, contact the doctor.
3. Watch for a severe allergic reaction to the vaccination. This will involve high fevers leading to a seizure, rashes, or other abnormal behavior from the patient. Call your doctor immediately if you see these signs.
4. Observe the patient. The Rotavirus is used less than other vaccines and therefore recorded side effects are fewer. There are Rotavirus vaccines than have been taken off the market for bowel obstruction problems. Watch the patient and contact your doctor if you feel something might be wrong.
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