2,700 people, mainly children, experience gastroenteritis in NSW, Australia, with rotavirus cases at a high.

In New South Wales, Australia, over 2,700 people, mainly young children, have reported gastroenteritis symptoms in the past week, with rotavirus cases at a recent high. NSW Health recommends good hand hygiene, keeping sick children home, and rotavirus immunization for children under six months, which is free. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, typically lasting one to two days, but vulnerable populations may need urgent care.

October 10, 2024
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