Rotavirus Causes and Risk Factors
Anyone can get rotavirus, but it most commonly affects:
Infants
Young children
Close relatives
Those who work with children, such as nannies or child care workers
If your child has rotavirus, it's in their poops before symptoms start and up to 10 days after they taper off. During that time, when your child wipes after using the toilet, rotavirus can spread to their hands. If they don't wash their hands, they might contaminate anything they touch
Get to doctor if your child has:
Lethargy
Frequent vomiting
Less desire to drink fluids
Stools that are black or contain blood or pus
Any high temperature in a baby younger than 6 months
A high temperature for more than 24 hours in a child older than 6 months
Rotavirus Prevention
Frequent hand washing and disinfecting surfaces help, but nothing is a guarantee.
It is highly recommended getting your child vaccinated against rotavirus. This will make them less likely to get it. If they do get it, the symptoms will be less severe.
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