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Rotavirus

What You Should Know

By Julia Rosien

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Disinfect toys, bathrooms and food preparation surfaces frequently -- especially if someone in the home is sick. Use diapers with waterproof outer covers that can contain liquid stool or urine, or use plastic pants, says the CDC. Always make sure your children wear clothes over their diapers.

Regardless of your vigilance, your child may still become ill with a nasty bout of diarrhea caused by rotavirus. Don't feel that you've been neglectful. Be secure in your knowledge that, armed with information and common sense, you will be instrumental in helping your child through this unpleasant experience.

More on Diarrhea
  • Other causes of diarrhea: E. coli, salmonella, food allergies, antibiotics or a change in diet. Any unusual stool in young children should be watched and if accompanied by pain or vomiting a doctor should be called immediately. Consult the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • A breastfeeding child should not change her diet. Breastmilk is best when the body need help fighting a virus.
  • As antibiotics have no effect on viruses and frequently cause stomach cramps and diarrhea, don't take them if you don't need them. Visit the Mayo Health Clinic for more information.
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