May 22, 2026
Vax Facts Friday 5.22.26
Q: What vaccine-preventable disease is a common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children in the U.S.?
A. Chickenpox
B. Rubella
C. Rotavirus
D. Pneumococcal disease
The correct answer is C. Rotavirus
Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children in the U.S. In fact, before a vaccine was available, rotavirus infected about 3 million children every year in the U.S.
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