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Rotavirus and Intussusception
There is new evidence from Australian and overseas studies suggesting a small increased risk of intussusception in infants following rotavirus vaccination.The increased risk appears to occur mainly in the first 1-7 days following the first dose of vaccine.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended the continued use of rotavirus vaccine for infants under the National Immunisation Program. It has however advised that parents and immunisation providers be informed of the risks associated with this vaccine and intussusception.
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