Rectal Bleeding and Abdominal Pain Following Vaccination in a 4-Month-Old Infant

Abstract EN

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.