Rotavirus used to be a major threat—sending hundreds of thousands of kids under 5 to the hospital every year and tragically taking far too many lives. So… what changed? In this episode of A Podful of Pediatrics, we dig into: - What rotavirus actually does to the body (yes, including that awful diarrhea) - How it spreads, who’s most at risk, and complications you might not expect (like seizures) - The rise, fall, and re-invention of the rotavirus vaccine - The real numbers behind hospitalizations vs. vaccine risk Plus, Dr. Corinda shares a personal (and hilariously messy) story about just how fast rotavirus can strike. Whether you’re a parent, a med student, or just vaccine-curious, this episode delivers the science and the stories behind one of pediatrics’ biggest success stories. 🎧 Subscribe for more pediatric deep-dives you can trust. Myth busted: VAERS data doesn’t come from secret government labs—it’s a public reporting system anyone can use, and every report is reviewed for safety signals, not proof of causation.
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