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Microbiology Rotavirus 270e934f

True about rotavirus vaccine-

A
Killed vaccine
B
Given subcutaneous
C
Pentavalent vaccine
D
Should be given before 5 years
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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