Rotavirus Vaccine Found 78% Effective Against Disease in Nursery School Students

According to an American Academy of Pediatrics study, the effectiveness of a single dose of the rotavirus vaccine against emergency department visits or hospitalizations for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract was 78% in children younger than five years and 53% in older children.

On September 10, 2024, these researchers wrote rotavirus vaccines remain highly effective in preventing disease in children.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says two types of rotavirus vaccine are available for infants, and both are safe and effective. Two or more doses of the rotavirus vaccine are recommended as the best way to protect against it.

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program allows children to access no-cost vaccines such as rotavirus. The VFC program helps families of eligible children who may not be able to afford or have access to vaccines.