What is SCID? Was rotavirus vaccine recalled?
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) includes a group of rare, life-threatening disorders caused by at least 15 different single gene defects that result in profound deficiencies in T- and B- lymphocyte function. SCID is a contraindication for the use of either rotavirus vaccine in infants. See more information on SCID and rotavirus vaccine. Neither of the currently licensed rotavirus vaccines has been recalled. See the FDA website for more information about rotavirus vaccines.
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- There are good doctors and hospitals in my area, so why should I use rotavirus vaccine to prevent my child from getting rotavirus disease if the vaccine may cause intussusception?
- What are recommendations for cleaning up rotavirus vaccine that is regurgitated by an infant or spilled by the provider? Does the dose need to be repeated?
- Does this new information mean that RotaTeq rotavirus vaccine is safer than Rotarix rotavirus vaccine?
