Hollo - I think it is just the fact it was a third dose, rather than the fact she was over 6 months.
Also, I know what you mean about runny poo etc being a common side effect, but she was sick! She had diarrhoea for a week, a fever for 48 hours, vomiting for the first 24 hours and was generally very unhappy. I understand that vax's have some side effects, but the fact NSW stopped giving the third dose because of the severity of side effects made me mad! Why would Vic continue to give it, despite the fact NSW doctors believe it has too many side effects?
There are 2 different types of rotavirus vaccines - the NSW one is given at 2 and 4 months (2 doses). There is another vaccine that is given in three doses with the last does at 6 months.
is it possible that your little one actually picked up a tummy bug and it just coincided with the vax?
anyway, it must have been very stressful time. i hate it when the kids are sick.
My DD had her 4-month vaccinations yesterday and she's still a very unhappy little person. Her poos have gone all mucousy and she's generally upset. I hope she'll be better tomorrow.
Still, all the same, reading those statistics on the rate of rotavirus infections reminds me why we do this. Thanks for the reminder, Stretcher Bearer. I know this is the right thing to do, and best for DD in the long run.
I hope your DD is fully recovered from her vaccinations soon, Anna.
anna, I'm sorry your DD got sick!!
That just doesn't seem right that Vic is different? I don't really understand though.
DD didn't get the rotavirus vax.
it is australian standard that rotarix is given at 2 and 4 months and not again but if your practice or state is using rotateq then it is given at 2, 4 and 6 months.
the runs and general unwellness is a side effect no matter which dose.
study has shown that the rotarix is gentler on the baby and hence why it is more commonly used.
i only administer rotarix for this reason and also the less doses of something someone needs the better.
sometimes its the surgeries choice which company they purchase the avccinations through aswell.
This from the National Prescribing Service a great Australian independent reference on the efficacy of Medications.
I wouldn't say less of something is better, only if it is effective with smaller doses.
As always cost is everything, with governments it's tender processes. With GP's it how good the price is, the number of samples and how good the free pens and coffee scrolls are!!!
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anna, I'm sorry your DD got sick!!
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