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Rotarix Rotavirus Vaccine

Posted by Matthew on Thu, 25 Jun 2009

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Rotarix Basics: Rotarix is a rotavirus vaccine that was approved by the FDA in April 2008. What Rotarix Is Used For: Rotarix protects young children against mild and severe gastroenteritis that is caused by certain strains of rotavirus. Rotavirus Facts: Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis, with watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain, in children. Although many children have mild symptoms, they can still linger for up to eight days. Each year, about 50,000 ... Read More

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tiredmum 22 Feb 11 9:55 PM My own daughter recieved this recommended vaccine in NSW in 2009 at the recommended 14 weeks. I nearly lost her life 4 times. She now has a diagnosed permanent bowel damage. There is no support or treatment available despite me taking her to GP's, pediatricians and bowel specialists. They simply do not know how to fix the injury. I have been offered "experimental" bowel surgery for her. I want a campaign that informs mothers that immunisation is not compulsary, that their children can still go to school and daycare. I also want the Governemment to get rid of this dangerous vaccine from their recommended "Schedule" which is continuously pushed on tired and uninformed mothers by every health nurse and Doctor from the day the child is born. Meegan Allen (0458250310). I have also read anecdotes of other Australian mothers who's children have had similar "unexplained" bowel conditions following this vaccine.In September 2010 GlaxoSmithKline (the drug company) put a new warning on the vaccine that it is known to increase the risk of fatal bowel disease and bowel abnormalities (such as the documented intersusseption).

tiredmum

22 Feb 11
9:55 PM

My own daughter recieved this recommended vaccine in NSW in 2009 at the recommended 14 weeks. I nearly lost her life 4 times. She now has a diagnosed permanent bowel damage. There is no support or treatment available despite me taking her to GP's, pediatricians and bowel specialists. They simply do not know how to fix the injury. I have been offered "experimental" bowel surgery for her. I want a campaign that informs mothers that immunisation is not compulsary, that their children can still go to school and daycare. I also want the Governemment to get rid of this dangerous vaccine from their recommended "Schedule" which is continuously pushed on tired and uninformed mothers by every health nurse and Doctor from the day the child is born. Meegan Allen (0458250310). I have also read anecdotes of other Australian mothers who's children have had similar "unexplained" bowel conditions following this vaccine.In September 2010 GlaxoSmithKline (the drug company) put a new warning on the vaccine that it is known to increase the risk of fatal bowel disease and bowel abnormalities (such as the documented intersusseption).