Fact or Fiction question 1 of 3
Q: The most severe cases of rotavirus in children occur between 1 and 2 years of age.
Fiction
A: The most severe cases of rotavirus in children occur between 6 months and 2 years of age.
Fact or Fiction question 2 of 3
Q: Rotavirus can survive for prolonged periods of time on many common household objects.
Fact
A: Rotavirus can stay on your hands and hard surfaces like changing tables and cribs for long periods of time. A child can be easily exposed to a contaminated surface or object.
Fact or Fiction question 3 of 3
Q: Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is one of the most significant potential complications of rotavirus infection.
Fact
A: Symptoms typically associated with rotavirus such as diarrhea, vomiting and fever can produce dehydration. In some cases, dehydration can be severe. Talk with your doctor if you think that your child has rotavirus.
Here are some links to information that may help you expand your knowledge of rotavirus.
What Is Rotavirus? : http://www.rotavirusinfo.com/rotavirus-symptoms.html
Is My Baby at Risk?: http://www.rotavirusinfo.com/rotavirus-in-babies.html
Help Protect Your Baby from Rotavirus: http://www.rotateq.com/
Get questions to ask your baby's doctor: http://www.rotavirusinfo.com/information-on-rotavirus.html
