Rotavirus Gastroenteritis- information and advice

Submitted by Kitty on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 22:37.

Rotavirus gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines and common symptoms include vomiting and diarhoea which can be quite severe.

Our son had it at 9 months old and was hospitalised with dehydration - he suffered for many weeks with it. It's really important to check your child doesn't become dehydrated. If you are concerned you must contact your GP.

I found a link that offers some advice for parents and I hope it helps:

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Rotavirus-gastroenteritis/Pages/Introductio...

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Submitted by Parentsown on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 14:29.

To go with this piece about rotavirus there is an excellent video on the NHS website explaining all about Norovirus, what it is how to recognise it etc.

The link can be found here:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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