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Which vaccine is the first to target a virus that can cause severe diarrhea in infants and is given orally?
Quick Answer
Rotavirus vaccine is given orally and protects infants from severe rotavirus diarrhea. It is one of the few routine oral vaccines used in babies.
The Full Story
Rotavirus vaccines are taken by mouth rather than by injection, which is relatively uncommon in routine childhood immunization. They protect against rotavirus, a major cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants and young children. Since their introduction in the mid-2000s, they have sharply reduced hospitalizations in many countries. Their oral form makes them particularly practical for early infancy.
Key Facts
1.Given orally
2.Introduced in the mid-2000s
3.Prevents severe infant diarrhea and dehydration
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