The rotavirus vaccine (RotaTeq, Rotarix):

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A) The rotavirus vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine that replicates in the small intestine, which provides active immunity against rotavirus.
B) The rotavirus vaccine should not be given to infants who are or may be potentially immunocompromised, as it could cause a severe or fatal infection.
C) The vaccine is not recommended for infants who have a febrile illness because the fever could be a sign of an active infection that could potentially interfere with the vaccine's effectiveness.

The Rotavirus Vaccine (RotaTeq, Rotarix)