Health authorities are planning to launch a vaccination campaign for rotavirus, which may cause severe inflammation of the bowels among newborn babies, next year. "If things go as planned, rotavirus vaccinations will be included as a part of Thailand's basic immunisation programme," said Dr Thawee. "Each infant will be given three doses — one at two months, four months, and six months of age." Rotavirus infections is known to cause severe inflammation of the upper intestines, which usually manifest in symptoms that include severe diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, and dehydration. "Many economic factors have changed since then, so IPD vaccines should now be included in the national programme."

Source: Bangkok Post May 23, 2019 12:52 UTC