Key clinical point: Breastfeeding was independently associated with a 44% reduction in the odds of intussusception in infancy.

Major finding: A first dose of rotavirus vaccine was independently associated with a 5.4-fold increased risk of intussusception.

Study details: This retrospective, multicenter case-control study included 116 German infants with intussusception and 272 matched controls.

Disclosures: The presenter reported having no financial conflicts regarding her study, supported by the Paul Ehrlich Institute.