This article, published by the American Pharmacists Association, addresses the safety of rotavirus vaccines, including the latest information on possible contamination issues. The authors indicate that the documented benefits of RotaTeq and Rotarix outweigh the suggested increased risk for intussusception or any other potential risks.

Author(s): Mojica B, Hess K

Published: 2011

Resource types: Newsletter/article

Diseases: Rotavirus

Topics: Vaccine safety; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Global