Rotavirus is the most common cause of serious diarrhea in babies and young children. It usually affects children between the ages of 6 and 24 months of age. Without vaccine, almost all children will have at least one episode of rotavirus diarrhea before they turn 5 years old. When older children and adults get rotavirus, they have a milder illness. They have less diarrhea and are less likely to become dehydrated.
More Information about Rotavirus |
Reporting |
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Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit. Report to the Health Unit as soon as an outbreak is suspected. See Quick Reference for Detecting Outbreaks. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have rotavirus? |
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Exclude until the individual has been at least 48 hours without symptoms. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider or occupational health at your workplace. |
Vaccine Information |
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Rotavirus is preventable by vaccination. Check your vaccination records or call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5252 to book a vaccination appointment or to obtain additional information. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
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Public Health Ontario: Rotavirus (Stomach Flu) Public Health Agency of Canada For Health Professionals: Rotavirus Public Health Agency of Canada Rotavirus Vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024, by CDC