Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Paed's alternative recipe
We went to Rayna's Paed last weekend for her first dose of RotaTeq with hope I will get a better explanation from Dr Nazim regarding this vaccine. Unfortunately, the call did not go well. I would love it if all doctors would practice the following three phrases:"I don’t know. I need to check. This is normal."
I was not upset; I used a nice voice. When the doctor insisted that only the first dose of the vaccine needs to be given before 32 weeks, I gently reiterated my understanding that it’s actually the last dose that needs to be given before 32 weeks.
No one is perfect. I made a mistake. The pediatrician made a mistake and let’s learn from our mistakes. I do a research for this to answer my question so others can learn from our mistakes.
What is RotaTeq?
RotaTeq contains up to five strains of rotavirus. It is made from both human and animal sources. Infection with rotavirus can affect the digestive system of babies and young children, causing severe stomach or intestinal illness. RotaTeq is used to help prevent rotavirus in children.RotaTeq works by exposing your child to a small dose of the virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. RotaTeq is for use in children between the ages of 6 weeks and 32 weeks old. Like any vaccine, RotaTeq may not provide protection from disease in every person.
How is RotaTeq given?
RotaTeq rotavirus vaccineTell your doctor if your child spits up or vomits within 1 or 2 hours after receiving RotaTeq. The child may need to receive a replacement dose to be fully protected from rotavirus. Always wash your hands after handling the diapers of a child who has been given RotaTeq. Small amounts of the virus may be passed in the child's stool and could possibly infect others who come into contact with the child's stool.
Important information about RotaTeq
Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving RotaTeq. When your child receives another vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the doctor if the first dose caused any side effects. Your child can still receive a vaccine if he or she has a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until the child gets better before receiving RotaTeq. Before your child receives RotaTeq, tell the doctor if your child has recently had a fever. Also tell the doctor if anyone living with or caring for the child has cancer or a weak immune system, or is receiving treatments that can weaken the immune system (such as radiation, chemotherapy, or steroids).
Always wash your hands after handling the diapers of a child who has been given RotaTeq. Small amounts of the virus may be passed in the child's stool and could possibly infect others who come into contact with the child's stool. Be sure your child receives all recommended doses of RotaTeq. Your child may not be protected from rotavirus if the doses aren't given within 4 to 10 weeks of each other, or if the child does not receive the full series of vaccines. Avoid receiving the doses of this vaccine in different clinics or from different doctors. Your child should receive the same brand of rotavirus oral vaccine for all doses given.
Different brands of this vaccine may not have the same dosing or booster schedule. Call your doctor as soon as possible if your child (after receiving a RotaTeq) has stomach pain or bloating, vomiting (especially if it is golden-brown to green in color), bloody stools, grunting or excessive crying, and eventually weakness and shallow breathing. Becoming infected with rotavirus is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
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