Training for rotavirus vaccine introductionTraining for rotavirus vaccine introduction

Module 1

Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine

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Learning objectivesLearning objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to:

– Describe the main characteristics of rotavirus disease – Present prevention methods against rotavirus disease

Duration– 15’

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What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus?

22

How is rotavirus spread ?33

Who is most at risk ?44

Key issuesKey issues

What are rotavirus prevention strategies ?

55

What is rotavirus disease?11

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Rotavirus disease is a diarrheal disease caused by a virus called rotavirus

The name rotavirus comes from the wheel-like appearance of the virus under the microscope

Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestines

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrheal disease in infants and young children worldwide

Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhea, several other agents may also cause diarrhea

What is rotavirus disease?What is rotavirus disease?

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Three main symptoms of rotavirus infection:– Fever– Vomiting– Watery diarrhea

Abdominal pain may also occur

Diarrhea usually stops after 3 to 7 days

Young children can become dehydrated, requiring urgent treatment

What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus infection?

What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus infection?

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Confirmation of a diarrheal illness such as rotavirus requires laboratory testing

Strains of rotavirus may be further characterized by special testing with enzyme immunoassay or polymerase chain reaction

– Such testing is not commonly available or necessary

How is rotavirus disease diagnosed?How is rotavirus disease diagnosed?

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Rotavirus infection is highly contagious

Rotavirus spread by fecal-oral route– The primary mode of transmission of rotavirus is the passage of the

virus in stool to the mouth of another child

How does rotavirus spread?How does rotavirus spread?

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Infants after the age of 3 months– Low to no immunity– Vulnerable to dehydration

Older children if they are immunocompromised

Who is most at risk in the population?Who is most at risk in the population?

Baby >3 months

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Adults Older people

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What can be done to prevent rotavirus and diarrheal disease?

What can be done to prevent rotavirus and diarrheal disease?

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Is there a vaccine against rotavirus?Is there a vaccine against rotavirus?

Currently there are 2 rotavirus vaccines:– RotaTeqTM

– RotarixTM

Main characteristics– Both are highly effective and safe– Both protect against severe forms of rotavirus disease– Both do not protect against diarrhea caused by other agents

than rotavirus

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Our country is about to introduce RotarixTM

Next modules of this training will explain how to:

Store the vaccine Determine vaccine eligibility Administer the vaccine Record the vaccine Monitor adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) Communicate with caretakers about the vaccine

RotarixTMRotarixTM

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End of moduleEnd of module

Thank youfor your attention !