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Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

  • Written by Annette Regan, Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles
Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decadesOne of rotavirus infection's main symptoms is diarrhea, which can lead to severe dehydration that needs to be treated in the hospital.hxyume/E+ via Getty Images

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual.

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