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What Medication Should Be Taken To Protect 18 Month Baby From Rota Virus Disease?
Dear Doc,
As i was follow the government health booklet, so my child is follow the immune schedule on it. It doesn't include Rotateq. So my child miss out as nurse didn't mention it should take at private clinic. so now my child is 18 months plus. What should i do to protect him from the Rotavirus disease since he had no chance to take Rotateq vaccine any more(it only can take at 2,4,6 months). Is Zentel works to protect instead of deworm? Sincerely from Ivy. Thanks.
As i was follow the government health booklet, so my child is follow the immune schedule on it. It doesn't include Rotateq. So my child miss out as nurse didn't mention it should take at private clinic. so now my child is 18 months plus. What should i do to protect him from the Rotavirus disease since he had no chance to take Rotateq vaccine any more(it only can take at 2,4,6 months). Is Zentel works to protect instead of deworm? Sincerely from Ivy. Thanks.
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Zentel only works to deworm, it would have any effect on preventing infections from viral (such as the rotavirus) or bacterial infections.
Rota virus is transmitted from hand to mouth like most organisms that cause gastroenteritis. From someone's hands to your child's food and mouth.This means it is best prevented by careful hygiene and hand washing.
You can prevent infection best by ensuring that all who help in the care of your child are careful with handwashing.
It is more difficult when using foods in public places however because there is no way to ensure that the vendor or food server engages in healthy practices.
You can consider keeping pedialyte at home in case he does develop gastroenteritis. Fluid management is key in this condition.
I hope this helps
Zentel only works to deworm, it would have any effect on preventing infections from viral (such as the rotavirus) or bacterial infections.
Rota virus is transmitted from hand to mouth like most organisms that cause gastroenteritis. From someone's hands to your child's food and mouth.This means it is best prevented by careful hygiene and hand washing.
You can prevent infection best by ensuring that all who help in the care of your child are careful with handwashing.
It is more difficult when using foods in public places however because there is no way to ensure that the vendor or food server engages in healthy practices.
You can consider keeping pedialyte at home in case he does develop gastroenteritis. Fluid management is key in this condition.
I hope this helps
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