Immunisation

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The oral RotTeq vaccine cut-off dates provide a quick reference guide to assist in ensuring the oral RotaTeq vaccine is administered within the recommended time frame as follows:

Dose 1: Due at 2 months 

Do NOT administer dose one after the end of the 12th week of age.

If a baby has not had dose one of RotaTeq® by the end of the 12th week of age, do not give ANY dose of RotaTeq®  as there is no safety data for commencing vaccination after this cut-off age.

Dose 2: Due at 4 months 

Check that baby has had dose one of RotaTeq®.  If dose one has NOT been given, do not give doses two or three.
  
To complete the 3 dose schedule, dose 2 should be given by the end of the 28th week of age as there is a minimum interval of 4 weeks between doses.
  
If the child is overdue, dose 2 can be given up to the end of the 32nd week of age, but the child will not be eligible for dose 3.

Dose 3: Due at 6 months 

Do NOT administer dose 3 after the end of the 32nd week of age.
  
Check that baby has had dose 1 of RotaTeq®, and that dose 2 was given at least 4 weeks ago.

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