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Rationale for In-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Administration of Live, Attenuated Rotavirus Vaccination

Courtney Briggs-Steinberg1, Shetal Shah1

  • 1Division of Newborn Medicine, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Valhalla, New York.

American Journal of Perinatology
|June 9, 2018
PubMed

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Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for infants but often missed in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). This commentary reviews evidence supporting timely rotavirus vaccine administration to premature infants during their NICU stay.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Vaccinology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable gastroenteritis in infants.
  • Premature infants are at higher risk for severe rotaviral illness.
  • Current rotavirus vaccination rates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are suboptimal, despite recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale for administering rotavirus vaccination to premature infants.
  • To present data supporting the safety and efficacy of vaccinating infants during their NICU stay.
  • To advocate for increased rotavirus vaccine uptake in eligible NICU populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines.
  • Analysis of data supporting vaccination of premature infants.
  • Discussion of barriers and facilitators to vaccine administration in the NICU setting.

Main Results:

  • Rotavirus vaccination is safe and effective in premature infants.
  • Administering the vaccine during NICU admission ensures timely protection.
  • Delayed vaccination post-discharge leads to missed opportunities.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Units should prioritize rotavirus vaccination for eligible premature infants.
  • Vaccine administration during NICU stay aligns with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.
  • Implementing routine vaccination in NICUs can significantly improve public health outcomes by reducing rotavirus disease burden.

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