Rotavirus immunisation programme for infants
A new vaccine for infants, against the most common strains of rotavirus, was introduced into the childhood immunisation schedule in July 2013.
Rotavirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis among children and results in a significant number of young children being admitted to hospital each year. The vaccine which will be used for this programme is called Rotarix®.
For the public
Leaflets
Protecting your baby against rotavirus
17 September 2021
Flyer: Protecting your baby against rotavirus (PDF)
29 September 2021
Patient Information Leaflets
Rotarix oral suspension in a squeezable tube
29 March 2021
For professionals
Changes to the programme
Rotavirus immunisation programme: changes from September 2021 letter (gov.uk)
15 September 2021
Also see: A guide to immunisations for babies born on or after 1 January 2020
Guidance
Rotavirus vaccination programme: advice for health professionals (gov.uk)
17 September 2021
Any adverse events should be documented in the patient notes and reported to the MHRA through the Yellow Card reporting system.
Patient Group Direction (PGD)
Training
The Rotavirus vaccination programme training slideset is available to download.
