Rotavirus increases during the hot season.

Prolonged hot weather and erratic rainfall are creating favorable conditions for an increase in gastrointestinal infectious diseases, with acute diarrhea caused by Rotavirus being the leading threat to young children.

Experts warn that the disease can cause severe dehydration, leading to hospitalization and even life-threatening consequences if not treated promptly. In this context, vaccination is considered the most effective solution to protect children from an early age.

According to records at the Internal Medicine - General Pediatrics Department of Tan Son Regional Medical Center (Phu Tho province), the number of children hospitalized due to digestive illnesses has been increasing recently. Many cases are admitted with high fever, frequent vomiting, persistent diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, refusal to breastfeed, and refusal to eat.

Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide .

Doctors say Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide. The virus is primarily transmitted through the digestive tract, easily spreading through contaminated water, food, or hands. Young children, with their underdeveloped immune systems, are at a higher risk of contracting the disease and experiencing severe symptoms.

After entering the body, Rotavirus attacks the intestinal lining, causing acute diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration. If not detected and treated promptly, children may experience dangerous complications such as electrolyte imbalance, exhaustion, circulatory failure, and even life-threatening conditions.

Typically, after an incubation period of about 1-2 days, children will develop symptoms such as vomiting, frequent diarrhea throughout the day, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, and signs of dehydration. In some cases, cough or runny nose may also occur, leading parents to easily mistake it for other common illnesses.

According to health experts, in addition to ensuring food hygiene, frequent handwashing with soap, and using clean water sources, Rotavirus vaccination is currently the most effective preventive measure against the disease.

Studies show that the Rotavirus vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe diarrhea, hospitalization rates, and dehydration-related complications. It is also one of the vaccines recommended by the World Health Organization for early administration to young children.

It's important to note that the Rotavirus vaccine has a very specific vaccination schedule and is only administered within a certain period after birth. If the "golden period" is missed, the child will no longer be eligible for the recommended vaccination. Therefore, parents need to proactively research the vaccination schedule and have their children vaccinated at the appropriate age.

Currently, Long Chau Vaccination Center offers a full range of commonly used Rotavirus vaccines such as Rotarix, Rotateq, and Rotavin, giving parents more suitable options to protect their children.

With its extensive network of centers, safe vaccination procedures, and well-trained staff, Long Chau is becoming a trusted choice for many families seeking preventive healthcare for their children.

Given the tendency for gastrointestinal infections to increase in the summer, proactively getting the Rotavirus vaccine on schedule not only helps reduce the risk of severe illness but is also an effective way to protect children from potentially dangerous complications.

In Vietnam, hundreds of thousands of children visit medical facilities for examination and treatment each year due to acute diarrhea. Among them, tens of thousands require emergency hospitalization, and a significant number of deaths related to diarrhea caused by the Rotavirus are still recorded. This is one of the leading causes of severe diarrhea, dehydration, and dangerous complications in young children.

Health experts emphasize that vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from the risk of contracting diseases and serious complications.

In fact, since the widespread rollout of the rotavirus vaccine worldwide, the rate of hospitalization and emergency room visits among children due to acute diarrhea related to this virus has decreased significantly. Not only does it help reduce the burden on the healthcare system, but the vaccine also helps protect children in their early years, a period when their immune systems are still developing and vulnerable to pathogens.

Therefore, parents need to proactively take their children to get the Rotavirus vaccine at the appropriate age and according to the recommended schedule. This is one of the important decisions that helps create a "shield" to protect children from this dangerous diarrheal disease, while also contributing to ensuring their healthy and comprehensive development in the future.

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