Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 1 Introduction
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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 1 Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine
Learning objectives l 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 l Duration – 15’ 2| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
Key issues 1 What is rotavirus disease? 2 What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus? 3 How is rotavirus spread? 4 Who is most at risk? 5 What are rotavirus prevention strategies? 3| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
What is rotavirus disease? l Rotavirus disease is a diarrheal disease caused by a virus called rotavirus l The name rotavirus comes from the wheel-like appearance of the virus under the microscope l Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestines l Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrheal disease in infants and young children worldwide l Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhea, several other agents may also cause diarrhea 4| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus infection? l Three main symptoms of rotavirus infection: – Fever – Vomiting – Watery diarrhea l Abdominal pain may also occur l Diarrhea usually stops after 3 to 7 days l Young children can become dehydrated, requiring urgent treatment 5| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
How is rotavirus disease diagnosed? l Confirmation of a diarrheal illness such as rotavirus requires laboratory testing l 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 6| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
How does rotavirus spread? l Rotavirus infection is highly contagious l 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 7| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
Who is most at risk in the population? l Infants after the age of 3 months Baby > 3 months l Older children if they are immunocompromised Risk of disease – Low to no immunity – Vulnerable to dehydration Immunocompromised Children Adults Population 8| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020 Older people
What can be done to prevent rotavirus and diarrheal disease? 9| Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
Is there a vaccine against rotavirus? l Currently there are 2 rotavirus vaccines: – Rota. Teq. TM – Rotarix. TM l 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 10 | Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
Rotarix. TM l Our country is about to introduce Rotarix. TM l Next modules of this training will explain how to: ü Store the vaccine ü Determine vaccine eligibility ü Administer the vaccine ü Record the vaccine ü Monitor adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) ü Communicate with caretakers about the vaccine 11 | Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
End of module Thank you for your attention! 12 | Introduction to rotavirus disease and vaccine, Module 1 | 29 October 2020
