Question 1

how is a rotavirus spread?

Accepted Answer

Oral-fecal: Virus is passed from person to person by oral-fecal route.

Question 2

how does the rotavirus infections spread?

Accepted Answer

Fecal-oral: Mainly by fecal-oral route via contaminated hands utensils food and drink.

Question 3

what can i do to protect my kids from my rotavirus infection?

Accepted Answer

Immunize &wash hands: Rotavirus is one of the most common and potentially serious intestinal viral infections in the us.  It is spread by contact, not through the air.  So the best defense is to wash hands before eating and after caring for children or adults, especially changing diapers, clothes, etc..  A safe, effective oral vaccine is available and recommended for all healthy infants.

Question 4

if my baby's oral rotavirus vaccine got all over her face, can the virus be spread from there? should i clean her face?

Accepted Answer

No spread: Many times infants will spit out the oral vaccine while the provider is attempting to give them their vaccine.  No need to worry, the virus can not be spread in this manner.  You can wash your infant's face with warm water mainly due to the added flavoring in the suspension.

Question 5

is a rotavirus contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very.  It is spread very easily between children and sometimes adults.  Almost every person has been infected with a rotavirus at least once in their life.

Question 6

is rotavirus a kind of airborne virus?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Rotavirus is though to spread via the fecal-oral route, so infection occurs in areas of poor sanitation.  Good hand washing helps to prevent spread of viruses such as rotavirus.

Question 7

how many doses of rotavirus should be given to a baby?

Accepted Answer

3 doses: Infant typically gets rotavirus vaccine at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.

Question 8

in what manner is my child likely to contract a rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Contact: Usually from direct contact which is why good handwashing techniques are so effective in preventing the spread.

Question 9

will the rotavirus have lasting effects on a person years later?

Accepted Answer

Not: None if the chide was treated probly and vaccinated.
Rotavirus can spread easily among infants and young children. While hand washing and cleanliness are important ways to stop the spread of germs, they are not enough to stop rotavirus. The best way to protect children against rotavirus is to get them vaccinated on time.

Question 10

how deadly is rotavirus in a 2 month old?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is one of  the most common reasons for hospitalization due to dehydration for infants.Worldwide,it causes significant mortality in young infants.When there is early recognition and proper care, it usually passes without significant long term effect.

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