Rectal Bleeding and Abdominal Pain Following Vaccination in a 4-Month-Old Infant.
Intussusception is one of the most frequent causes of intestinal obstruction in infants. Rotavirus vaccination has been associated with intussusception in the medical literature. We report a case of a 4-month-old female with intussusception requiring hemicolectomy one week following rotavirus vaccination. We review the pathophysiology, presentation, and management of intussusception with a distinct focus on the history of rotavirus vaccination and risks of intussusception associated with timing of rotavirus vaccine administration. The discussion makes a strong case for rotavirus vaccine counseling regarding signs of intestinal obstruction and the importance of early recognition.
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Jaclyn
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J
Otero
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Molly R
MR
Posa
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Maria N
MN
Kelly