What is the dosage and route of rotavirus vaccine?

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The correct option specifies '5 drops per oral', which is the standard dosage for the Rotavac vaccine.
Rotavac is the brand of rotavirus vaccine widely used under India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
The vaccine is administered in three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age.
The route of administration for all rotavirus vaccines is oral; they are never injected.

Option A: This dosage is incorrect for the rotavirus vaccine. '2 drops per oral' is the standard dose for the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).
Option C: This is not a standard or recommended dosage for any of the available rotavirus vaccines.
Option D: This option is incorrect due to the route of administration. All rotavirus vaccines are given orally. The Intramuscular (IM) route is never used. While the RotaTeq vaccine has a 2 mL dose, it is given orally.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Dosage and administration route of Rotavirus vaccine as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe, dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
Nursing responsibility includes educating parents that if the baby spits out or regurgitates the vaccine, the dose should not be repeated. The next dose should be given at the scheduled time.
Parents should be advised about common, mild side effects like low-grade fever, mild diarrhea, or vomiting. They should be instructed to seek immediate medical care for danger signs like persistent vomiting, blood in stool, or severe abdominal pain, which could indicate intussusception (a rare but serious side effect).

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question, which is asking for the specific 'dosage' and 'route' of the 'rotavirus vaccine'.
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge about the National/Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) schedule in India.
Recall the specific details for the rotavirus vaccine provided under the UIP. The vaccine used is Rotavac.
Evaluate each option against this knowledge. '5 drops per oral' matches the dosage and route for Rotavac.
Eliminate other options by identifying why they are incorrect. '2 drops' is for polio, '10 drops' is non-standard, and 'IM' is the wrong route.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Ghai Essential Pediatrics(pp 26-904 of 913) pp. 201-203, 200-202

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