Rotavirus Surges Across U.S. as Vaccination Rates Decline
A highly contagious rotavirus outbreak is spreading rapidly across the United States, with infection rates surpassing last year's peak. Public health experts blame declining childhood vaccination rates, particularly among young children, for the surge.
Rising Infection Rates Exceed Previous Year
A surge of the highly contagious rotavirus is hitting the U.S., with positive test rates climbing beyond last year's peak levels, CDC data shows. Rotavirus infections are surging across the U.S., with positive test rates surpassing last year's peak.
Vaccination Decline Fueling Spread
Experts say declining childhood vaccination rates are fueling the spread. "Vaccine rates are down overall among young children, as they decreased during COVID," according to statements to Fox News Digital. "This means there's a growing number of infants and young children who are vulnerable to infection."
Vaccination Window
The rotavirus vaccine series must be completed by the time a child is 8 months old.