Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Does the Rotavirus Vaccine Have to Be Given by a Certain Age?
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Parents PACKThe rotavirus vaccine is unique among vaccines because if it is not started before 4 months of age and completed by 8 months of age, the infant will not be able to get it. Find out why in this new “Healthy at Home with Dr. Handy” video.
Categories: Parents PACK February 2024, Dr. Handy's Corner
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