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A rotavirus infection is
caused by an infectious disease.

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If you have a rotavirus infection, your
stomach and intestines will be affected.

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You will suffer fever, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

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These symptoms usually last 4 to 6 days.

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Rotavirus spreads through stool
material, also known as poop. 

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When people use the toilet,
they can get the virus on their hands... 

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causing them to become
infected or infect someone else.

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Rotavirus is very common.

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Young children aged 6 to 24
months are particularly vulnerable.

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Children often develop severe
diarrhoea and can become dehydrated.

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3,500 children with rotavirus end
up in hospital every year as a result.

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Washing your hands thoroughly
reduces the risk of rotavirus.

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Babies aged 6 weeks and up can
get a vaccination against rotavirus.

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It is an oral vaccine, not an injection.

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It is administered by putting
drops in the child’s mouth.