Starting from October 1, 2020, rotavirus infection will be included as a target disease for regular Vaccination.

Starting from October 1, 2020, rotavirus infection will be included as a target disease for regular vaccinations.
Those eligible should receive vaccinations to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis.
There are two types of rotavirus vaccines. Consult with your healthcare provider to receive the necessary doses of one of the vaccines.

Eligible Individuals

Children born on or after August 1, 2020

Type of Vaccine	Vaccination Period	Number of vaccinations
Rotarix	From 6 weeks 0 days to 24 weeks 0 days	2nd course
Rotarix	From 6 weeks 0 days to 32 weeks 0 days	3rd course

Standard Initial Vaccination Period

From 8 weeks and 0 days to 14 weeks and 6 days old
Note: It is not recommended after 15 weeks and 0 days due to the increased natural occurrence rate of intussusception.

Fees

Free (Fully covered by public funds)

Vaccination Method

Please make a reservation at a designated medical institution and receive the vaccination.

Designated Medical Institution

Please see the page for "Regular (Statutory) Individual Vaccination for Children." (Notifications will be sent to eligible individuals before they turn 2 months old.)

• Regular (Statutory) Individual Vaccination for Children

Number of vaccinations and vaccination intervals

Notes

Children who cannot be vaccinated

• In case of obvious fever
• In cases where it is clear that one has an acute illness
• If it is clear that anaphylaxis occurred due to the components included in the vaccination received on that day
• In case of a history of intussusception
• In the case of having a congenital gastrointestinal disorder and incomplete treatment
• In the case of severe combined immunodeficiency
• If the doctor determines that the condition is inappropriate based on the medical history, growth status, and physical condition at that time.

Before Getting Vaccinated

If the baby is full, they may have difficulty drinking the vaccine, so it is recommended to refrain from breastfeeding for about 30 minutes before the vaccination. Please follow the doctor's instructions to ensure they can drink it properly.
If you were unable to take the vaccine properly or if you vomited, as long as there is some confirmation of swallowing, there is no issue with the effectiveness of the vaccine, so there is no need for re-vaccination.

After receiving the vaccine

After vaccination, please wait at the medical facility for about 30 minutes before going home. For about two weeks after vaccination, the vaccine virus may be present in the baby's stool. Please wash your hands thoroughly after changing diapers and at other times.
If you experience any unusual reactions after vaccination, please consult your primary care physician and contact the Health Center.

Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition where a part of the intestine folds into another section of the intestine, leading to a blockage.
It is known that there is a slight increase in the risk of intussusception about a week after vaccination. In the case of infants, this is a disease that can occur even without receiving the rotavirus vaccine, so caution is necessary even if the vaccine is not administered.
If any of the following symptoms appear, please promptly visit a medical institution.

• Crying and being moody repeatedly
• Repeated vomiting
• Becoming lethargic and looking pale
• Blood in stool