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When was the first vaccine against rotavirus introduced?
Quick Answer
The first rotavirus vaccine was approved in 1998, though it was later withdrawn. Better vaccines were introduced in the mid-2000s.
The Full Story
The first rotavirus vaccine was approved in 1998. It was later withdrawn because of a rare association with intestinal blockage, but it paved the way for safer next-generation vaccines. New rotavirus vaccines were introduced in 2006 and 2008 and are now used widely in childhood immunization programs. They have helped prevent severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants and young children.
Key Facts
1.1998: first rotavirus vaccine approved
2.Withdrawn later for safety reasons
3.Newer vaccines arrived in 2006 and 2008
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