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.
http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au/facts/r..._june_2007.pdf
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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.
http://www.ncirs.usyd.edu.au/facts/r..._june_2007.pdf
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we get three doses in qld too.
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.
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Oh poor you and your poor DD, Anna.
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.
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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.
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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.
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http://www.nps.org.au/__data/assets/...s_vaccines.pdf
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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they dont give us coffee any more, its lunch now
http://www.nps.org.au/__data/assets/...s_vaccines.pdf
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!!!and the free pens and stuff has been stopped
we have to buy our own once we run out.. no fair..
but yes it all has to do with cost, i know we get a better rate through blaxo than smith and nephew and a couple opf other brands. which helps keep our running costs down. but also the government funds all these vaccs as they want us to have them
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