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Rotavirus Disease
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
November and May). In tropical climates, the disease occurs year round.
Is there a treatment for rotavirus?
Children are typically treated by replacing lost body fluids through...
Questions & Answers
What causes rotavirus disease?
Rotavirus disease is caused by a virus, the rotavirus. The name rotavirus is derived from the Latin rota, meaning
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Rotavirus Vaccine
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
with drugs such as long-term steroids or treatment for cancer.
Can the vaccine cause rotavirus?
No. The vaccine contains attenuated viruses that are reassorted and do not exist...
Vaccine Information
for the public and health professionals
When did a rotavirus vaccine become available?
A vaccine to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis was first
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Health Buzz: Rotavirus
by
Erin T.
Posted
Sat 20 Dec 2008 6:50pm
So, this past week my family was hit by the Rotavirus. It started with me, then Lochlan, followed by my mom, grandparents, husband and dad. Keegan was missed ... thank goodness. Mind you, Keegan was given a vaccination for Rotavirus. It turns out that the vaccine will prevent 74 percent of all rotavirus cases, 98 percent of severe cases, and about
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Rotavirus Vaccines Save Poorest Children
by
Medline Plus
Posted
Fri 06 Aug 2010 9:25am
to developing nations.
Experts hope it could pave the way for future deals on rotavirus vaccines and an experimental treatment against malaria. GAVI says...
Friday, August 6, 2010
By Maggie Fox
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Trials in Asia and Africa show rotavirus
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New Rotavirus vaccine debuts
by
Denise and Alan F.
Posted
Wed 22 Oct 2008 9:30pm
Rotavirus is a horrible stomach virus that causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. Over 50,000 kids get hospitalized in the United States every year due to this bug. Almost all kids get this infection, but it is most severe in infants and children under age three.
The rotavirus vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
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The Facts Behind Rotavirus
by
Cascia T.
Posted
Thu 19 Mar 2009 4:29am
What Every Parent Should Know about the Rotavirus
Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a highly contagious childhood illness. All children under the age of 5, especially infants, are at risk for rotavirus infection. This disease can occur unexpectedly and may be serious for your baby.
Rotavirus can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and high fever
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Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Rotavirus in Children
by
Medline Plus
Posted
Fri 12 Nov 2010 4:00am
Help kids avoid this contagious virus
By Diana Kohnle
Friday, November 12, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Rotavirus is a common infection among young children, especially those in the close confines of hospitals or child care centers.
The Nemours Foundation suggests how to help children avoid a rotavirus infection
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