Rotavirus immunisation programme for infants
This series collates all documents relating to Rotavirus vaccination programme for infants
A vaccine for infants against the most common strains of rotavirus was introduced into the childhood immunisation schedule in July 2013.
Prior to the introduction of the vaccination programme, rotavirus was the most common cause of gastroenteritis among children and resulted in a significant number of young children being admitted to hospital each year. The vaccine used for this programme is called Rotarix®
Please refer to the Green Book chapter on rotavirus and A guide to immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age.
More information on rotavirus disease is available on NHS.UK and on GOV.UK.
Immunisation patient group direction (PGD) templates are available for authorisation and adoption to provide NHS routine immunisation services.
‘Immunisation against infectious disease’, also known as the Green Book, has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures in the UK.
Any adverse events should be documented in the patient notes and reported to the MHRA through the Yellow Card reporting system.
Healthcare professionals should contact their local health protection team with any queries.
Guidance and training
The Rotavirus vaccination programme training slideset is available to download.
Leaflets and posters
Programme documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 17 May 2024 + show all updates
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Updated rotavirus vaccination programme training slideset.
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Added 'Protecting your baby against rotavirus – flyer'.
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Added link to the Rotavirus vaccination programme training slideset.
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Added Rotavirus vaccine and SCID newborn screening evaluation and Green Book chapter.
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Added Rotavirus immunisation programme: changes from September 2021 letter.
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