Message from SEPIO Maharashtra

Rotavirus spreads easily among infants and young children and Rotavirus Vaccine protects the child from this potentially severe disease. Rotavirus vaccine was introduced in state of Maharashtra on 20th July 2019.

The introduction of Rotavirus vaccine has increased immunity in children and decreased death due to diarrhea. It is seen though decreased OPD cases and hospitalization cases for the severe diarrhea among the infants and children.

Further, the switch to single dose tube has ensured the minimal wastage of RVV and the coverage has also improved. The inclusion of RVV has strengthened the Universal Immunization Program and has made it more profound and complete.

Last year, the Post Introduction Evaluation (PIE) for the RVV roll out was also conducted in Maharashtra. The evaluation was done in Pune and Nagpur districts. Maharashtra is one of the states which has transitioned from Rotasiil Lyophilized product to Rotasiil Liquid one. The PIE report will inform the programme to take necessary corrective measures.