When was the first rotavirus vaccine licensed?

The first rotavirus vaccine was licensed in 1998 in the United States, aiming to prevent severe diarrhea in infants and young children. However, that first product was later withdrawn because of a rare safety concern. A newer rotavirus vaccine was introduced in 2006 and is now widely used. Rotavirus vaccination has since become an important tool in reducing hospitalizations and deaths from severe childhood diarrhea.