Answers to a range of questions about the disease, which can cause severe symptoms in babies and young children.

Recent changes to US rotavirus vaccine recommendations could lead to a sharp resurgence in severe childhood infections and ...

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that almost 8 in 100 people tested for rotavirus have the virus. This is only a little higher than last year at this ...

Nigerian virologist Margaret Oluwatoyin Japhet has designed a rapid test that could diagnose rotavirus at a child’s bedside.

Cases of the virus are abnormally high this year, according to health experts, and are especially dangerous for children.

And now you see the next few days of your life will be dominated by barf, saltine crackers, and the worry that everyone in the house will also fall victim to the dreaded stomach bug. It's commonly ...

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. Data from ...

Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis, meaning inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Its symptoms are similar to the stomach flu, although it’s not related to the flu, ...

Dr. Russell Horton on the 2026 Vaccine Shift  With rotavirus cases on the rise across the country, many parents are left ...

What is adding to the concern is a dip in vaccination rates, which had previously helped keep severe cases under control.

Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.

Since the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, infant deaths have decreased significantly worldwide, especially in the United States. But the virus is still a leading cause of death from diarrhea ...