Others may develop a loss of appetite, irritability, or decreased activity, which usually lasts a short period of time. Recently, the government has at least 99 reports of bowel obstruction possibly linked to the vaccine RotaShield . American Home Products has pulled its RotaShield vaccine off the market. Until recently, vaccines were available for preventing rotavirus infection. Rotavirus vaccine helps to prevent serious dehydration.
Dehydration is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality from the diarrheal disease.
Rotavirus vaccines did not prevent diarrhea caused by other organisms. A good vaccine for Rotavirus would protect babies and children against all episodes, mild or severe, of the Rotavirus. The vaccine should produce no life threatening side-affects to the child. Works cited Breast Feeding Protects Babies From Rotavirus Infection. Doctor s Guide.