Rotavirus
If you’re a parent to toddlers, rotavirus is a word that may make you shudder, and for good reason. What is it? Kidshealth.org has a pretty decent explanation.
Rotavirus infection can cause gastroenteritis. It most often infects infants and young children, and in children ages 3 months to 2 years, rotavirus is one of the most common causes of diarrhea. In the United States, it leads to outbreaks of diarrhea during the winter months and is particularly a problem in child-care centers and children’s hospitals. Almost all children have had a rotavirus infection by the time they are 3 years old.
Julia got it two weeks ago and basically followed the text book. We thought we were in the clear with Lily (and us) by last weekend, but over the last couple of days Lily has developed a dry cough and today vomitted once and has you know what else (shudder). Ugh.