HealthAugust 12, 2026
rotavirus
RO-tuh-vy-ruhs
Definition
A common virus that causes severe, watery diarrhea, primarily in infants and young children, which can be prevented by vaccination.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'rota' (meaning 'wheel'), because the virus appears wheel-like when viewed under an electron microscope.
In the news
The article mentions rotavirus as one of the vaccines the new executive order no longer routinely recommends, warning that this change will lead to more illnesses.
Why Trump’s MMR vaccine order is the latest public health disaster, with effects set to last years
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