U.S. News & World Report | "Rotavirus cases in children are rising – and earlier than usual”
U.S. News & World Report quoted Dr. Annette Regan, an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about the risks of rotavirus.
US News & World Report quoted Dr. Annette Regan, an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about the risks of rotavirus, an infectious disease that spreads quickly and poses a serious threat to infants and small children. The article first appeared in The Conversation, and also ran in The Independent, among other outlets.
"Rotavirus causes sudden diarrhea, vomiting and fever that can cause rapid dehydration, which can lead to death if left untreated,” Regan said. "Safe and effective vaccines against rotavirus have been available in the U.S. since 2006 … Before vaccines were introduced, rotavirus accounted for more than 400,000 medical visits, including 200,000 emergency room visits, 70,000 hospitalizations and 20-60 deaths in the U.S. each year.”
