Rotarix

Prevents

• Rotavirus gastroenteritis

Dosing schedules

2 oral doses, completed before 24 weeks of age

For: Infants (0–1 year)

Dose	Age	Minimum interval from previous dose
Oral dose 1 (Rotarix)	2 months (earliest 6 weeks)	–
Oral dose 2 (Rotarix)	At least 4 weeks after dose 1, completed before 24 weeks of age	28 days

Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.

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Special precautions

2 oral doses at least 4 weeks apart, completed before 24 weeks of age.

Contraindications and deferrals

• Contraindication History of intussusception or congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract
  Absolute contraindication to all rotavirus vaccines.
• Contraindication Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
  Absolute contraindication to live rotavirus vaccines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

For newborns