Guidance

Protecting your baby against rotavirus

This leaflet answers your questions on the vaccine that protects babies against rotavirus infection.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 30 April 2013
• Last updated: 1 June 2022 — See all updates

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Protecting your baby against rotavirus

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Protecting your baby against rotavirus leaflet (print version)

Ref: PHE gateway number 2021208

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From 1 July 2013, the routine childhood immunisation schedule will include a vaccine to protect babies against rotavirus infection – a common cause of diarrhoea and sickness that can become very serious.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available free to order.

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Published 30 April 2013

Last updated 1 June 2022 + show all updates

1. 1 June 2022

   Added order link.

2. 17 September 2021

   Added updated leaflet and HTML version.

3. 30 April 2013

   Added leaflet to the rotavirus series

4. 30 April 2013

   First published.