Here's what to know about rotavirus tests and the vaccine.

About 50,000 children are hospitalized annually.

A stomach bug appears to be making its way through the Bay Area. According to epidemiologists, it’s a late-season rotavirus.

Rotavirus is a common infection among children under 5 years old, causing sickness and diarrhea. The virus primarily spreads through hand-to-mouth contact with contaminated surfaces or food. Person-to ...

When Paul Offit, MD, was a pediatric resident at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in the late 1970s, some 400 children were admitted each winter with severe dehydration from rotavirus infection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As common infectious diseases go, norovirus is fast and furious. "It usually comes on quickly [and] suddenly with vomiting and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. High concentrations of rotavirus across the Bay Area are raising concerns among infectious disease experts, particularly for young ...

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

Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection most common in children under 5. Adults can also develop it, but it’s usually less severe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that ...

Your baby might be extra fussy or experience mild side effects after each dose of the rotavirus vaccine, but this should go away in a few days. Complications from the vaccine are very rare, and the ...

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation, or gastroenteritis, of the stomach and intestines. It can cause severe dehydration, and this can be fatal. The virus can affect adults, ...