Rotavirus is a leading cause of viral gastroenteritis among infants and young children aged between 6 months and 2 years. It is also an important cause of severe dehydrating diarrhea and electrolyte disturbances1. The global mortality rate for rotavirus is high, estimated at 450,000-600,000 deaths per year2. Epidemiologic data show that rotavirus remains the most common cause of severe diarrhea in developed countries. Therefore, vaccination serves as a primary prevention strategy to reduce rotavirus burden in order to diminish severe disease, death and use of public health resources
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