ROTARIX
Rotavirus, live attenuated (human, RIX4414) · Rotavirus (infants)
Health Canada DIN 02300591. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- ROTARIX
- DIN
02300591- Vaccine
- Rotavirus, live attenuated (human, RIX4414)
- Presentation
- 1.5 mL · oral suspension · infants 6 weeks to under 8 months
- Live vaccine
- Yes
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with the Care365 clinical team or doctor.
Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Rotavirus (ROTARIX) — two oral doses Two oral doses at least 4 weeks apart, started at 6 to under 15 weeks of age and finished before 8 months. | 2 doses | First dose from 6 weeks of age and before 15 weeks of age; second dose at least 4 weeks later; every dose before 8 months of age. Not given to infants with severe combined immunodeficiency or a history of intussusception. An infant whose first dose was inadvertently given at 15 weeks or later still completes the series, all doses before 8 months. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: Not applicable: an infant vaccine given from 6 weeks to under 8 months of age.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Not applicable; a breastfed infant receives the vaccine as usual.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Rotavirus vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised April 2016
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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