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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
imageOne 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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