Rotavirus

Since Rotavirus Vaccine was initiated in 2006 in U.S., cases have fallen as much as 90%
Prior to Rotavirus Vaccine starting in 2006, was the most common cause of Acute Infectious Diarrhea in the U.S.
1. Accounted for 35% of child hospitalizations for Diarrhea
2. Hospitalizations: 55,000 to 70,000 per year in United States
3. Mortality: 20-60 deaths per year in United States
Worldwide Rotavirus still kills more than 400,000 children under age 5 years old
Peak ages affected: 6 months to 2 years old
1. Uncommon under age 6 months or over age 4 years
Infection peaks in March (mid-January to late May)