- Rotavirus
- Scheduling & Administration
Is it okay to administer rotavirus vaccine and immune globulin at the same time?
Yes. The effectiveness concerns with antibody-containing blood products (ACBP) do not apply to rotavirus vaccine, since it is administered orally and replication of the vaccine virus occurs in the GI tract, “separate” from the site of the ACBP. Note that the child should be carefully screened for other potential contraindications or precautions to vaccination since administration of immune globulin could indicate immunosuppression.
Last reviewed:
June 7, 2023