In this video, I will demonstrate
how to administer RV5 rotavirus vaccine, or Rotateq.
RV5 is administered in an infant's mouth.
The oral-administration route is abbreviated PO.
RV5 is a live, attenuated vaccine
that protects an infant from rotavirus infections.
RV5 is routinely administered as a series of three oral doses
beginning at 2 months of age.
The rotavirus vaccine schedule can be found
on the CDC's Vaccines and Immunizations web page.
Before preparing or administering any vaccine,
always start with proper hand hygiene.
CDC has hand-hygiene guidelines and resources
for health care personnel available online.
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Remove the pouch that contains the vaccine-dosing tube
from the box in the storage unit.
Next, verify the vaccine you are preparing
matches the Standing Order or the provider's order.
Also check the expiration date.
Expired vaccines should never be administered.
Next, tear open the pouch
and remove the dosing tube from the packaging.
Tap the cap while holding the tube upright
to clear fluid from the tip.
Open the tube in two motions.
First, screw the cap clockwise until it is tight.
Then turn it counterclockwise to remove the cap.
The vaccine is ready for oral administration.
Rotavirus vaccine should not be injected.
Have the parent hold the infant.
Place the tip of the tube
just inside the infant's mouth, toward the cheek.
Gently squeeze the dosing tube,
administering the vaccine against the side of the cheek.
Administer all of the vaccine.
Then remove the tip of the dosing tube
from the infant's mouth.
Now discard the dosing tube into a biohazard or sharps container.
Next, document the dose in the medical record,
the Immunization Information System,
or IIS, if applicable,
and the patient's personal vaccination record.
The dose does not need to be repeated
if the infant spits up or vomits.
The infant can eat or drink
immediately after receiving the vaccine.
This video is part of a series designed to demonstrate
vaccine administration skills and best practices.
The video series is available
on the Vaccine Administration web page
on the CDC Vaccines and Immunizations website
at www.cdc.gov/vaccines