A Podful of Pediatrics

The One Where We Talk About Poop

Episode Summary

Rotavirus used to be a huge problem—causing hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and even deaths in kids under 5. So what changed? In this episode of Podful of Pediatrics, we dig into: What rotavirus actually does to the body (yes, including that awful diarrhea) How it spreads, who it affects, and potential complications (like seizures) The rise, fall, and re-invention of the rotavirus vaccine The real numbers behind rotavirus hospitalizations vs. vaccine risk Plus, Dr. Corinda shares a personal (and messy) anecdote about just how fast rotavirus can hit. Whether you're a parent, a pediatrician-in-training, or just vaccine-curious, this one packs both the science and the story. 🎧 Subscribe for more pediatric deep-dives you can trust. ~ Click the link to download our free Columbia Gorge Summer Activity Guide: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/H2LsqnN

Episode Notes

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