Are there any recommendations for administering rotavirus vaccine to children who are NPO with G-tubes, J-tubes, etc?
Neither ACIP or AAP address this. We can’t think of a reason why the vaccine could not be administered via a gastric tube. You should follow the routine procedure for administering any medication via a tube and receive approval from the infant’s primary healthcare provider or gastroenterologist (if applicable).
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