Now there’s a title that paints a pretty picture. We are finally getting over a week’s worth of poop, vomit, and everything in between. And when I say we, I mean everyone that has been to our house in the past week. I swear that everyone but the mailman caught it.
So the entire CleverFamily has been making friends with the toilet for the past week. Little Miss has been giving her cloth diapers a challenge to say the least. But enough of the poop talk – not like you care about someone’s poop problems – and I don’t blame you.
Did you know that the rotavirus is the leading cause of diarrhea (sorry, more poop talk) among young children? And that by age five, almost every child in the world has been infected by the virus at least once!
Rotavirus Quick Facts
- Severity of infection generally become less sever as immunity develops. Often, infected adults have little to no symptoms.
- Rotavirus usually starts with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. (last time I swear!) It can take up to 3 days for symptoms to appear and can last 3 to 9 days.
- Dehydration is a serious symptom, for young children keep an eye on their diaper. If the diaper has been dry for more than 6 hours you should consider seeing a doctor.
- Rotavirus is spread by infected individuals spreading the virus by touching everyday objects. Contain the spread of the virus by proper hand washing.
This is one bug you can’t kill with antibiotics. You’ll have to let it run its course.
I promised myself that I would only mention poop in this post 3 times, mission accomplished? Poop.
Cleverfather: Now rotavirus free!
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