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Surging Rotavirus Cases Raise Concerns for Young Children

4/11/2026

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CDC Warns Rotavirus Surge

Rotavirus cases are surging in California's Bay Area, with wastewater data showing high levels in San Jose and Marin.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a nationwide increase since mid-December, with similar trends in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Infants and young children remain most at risk, and critics warn that changes to vaccine guidelines could increase suffering and fatalities among vulnerable populations.

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Rotavirus Resurgence Alert

Rotavirus resurgence is seen in California, with wastewater data showing high levels in Marin and San Jose.
Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and vomiting and primarily affects infants and young children.
Vaccination has reduced rotavirus cases since 2006.
Recent changes in federal vaccine guidance allow parents to discuss vaccination with doctors, aligning United States policy with international standards despite legal challenges creating uncertainty about future vaccination rates.

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CDC Warns Rotavirus Surge

Rotavirus cases are surging in California's Bay Area, with wastewater data showing high levels in San Jose and Marin.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a nationwide increase since mid-December, with similar trends in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Infants and young children remain most at risk, and critics warn that changes to vaccine guidelines could increase suffering and fatalities among vulnerable populations.

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