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Rotavirus immunisation information
This translated resource provides information on the Rotavirus, the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children in Australia.
It includes information on the protection against rotavirus that is available free of charge under the National Immunisation Program Schedule for babies in two doses at two and four months of age. It also includes a pre-immunisation checklist and information on possible side effects.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Children's health, Immunisation
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- November 2021
- Last reviewed:
- October 2025
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