""We've been worried about rotavirus because vaccination against it is no longer recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is insane," Dr. Monica Gandhi stated, highlighting the potential risks associated with the change in vaccination policy."
""Rotavirus is extremely contagious and spreads via the fecal-oral route. UCSF reports that about 50,000 children are hospitalized with the illness each year, experiencing symptoms ranging from fever and nausea to severe diarrhea.""
San Francisco is facing a surge in gastrointestinal and respiratory viruses, including rotavirus, norovirus, and RSV, according to WastewaterSCAN data. While COVID-19 rates remain low, other viruses are prevalent. Health experts suggest that changing vaccine recommendations may be a factor in the increased rotavirus cases, which are significantly higher in 2026 compared to 2025. The rotavirus vaccine is no longer routinely recommended, leading to concerns about rising hospitalization rates among children due to this highly contagious illness.
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