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Medicines live attenuated rotavirus vaccineQuestion & answer

live attenuated rotavirus vaccine · Medicine question

What is it used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It helps protect infants against gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus.

Sources for this answer

Rotarix Tubeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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