Recommendations for the use of rotavirus vaccines in infants: Position Statement

The purpose of the present statement is to provide recommendations for the use of rotavirus vaccine to protect infants in Canada. It summarizes information on clinical disease and epidemiology, as well as on the safety and efficacy of rotavirus vaccines currently licensed for the prevention of rotavirus disease in Canada. Routine rotavirus vaccination is recommended for infants and is publically funded in most provinces and territories. This statement replaces a previous rotavirus statement published in 2010.