NFID Infectious Diseases Immunization COVID-19 Antibiotic Resistance About Us Donate Search Home Infectious Diseases Rotavirus Rotavirus Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that infects nearly all children by their 5th birthday. Each year in the United States, rotavirus is responsible for an estimated: 250,000 emergency room visits 410,000 visits to doctors’ offices 20-60 deaths Up to 70,000 hospitalizations Symptoms Rotavirus symptoms include fever, vomiting, and watery diarrhea. Although symptoms vary, children may experience fever, upset stomach and vomiting, along with frequent watery diarrhea, sometimes multiple times a day. Symptoms typically last three to nine days. Related Frequently Asked Questions About Rotavirus August 29, 2019 Similar post Measles August 29, 2019 Similar post Influenza and Children September 4, 2019 Similar post Additional Resources Frequently Asked Questions About Rotavirus Information for parents in English about rotavirus Rotavirus Recursos del Consumidor Spanish-language answers to parents’ questions about rotavirus More on Rotavirus Real Stories, Real People National Foundation for Infectious Diseases 7201 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20814 301.656.0003 1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Privacy Policy Disclaimer This website is designed to provide education to the public and healthcare professionals about the burden, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan. All information on this site is for general purposes only, is based on US recommendations, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Federal EIN: 23-7198530 Connect with NFID Subscribe