Demystifying the rotavirus

Two years ago, Sheila, mother of two-year-old Jeremy, discovered the rotavirus vaccine during a routine visit to the clinic. Since the cost was prohibitive, Sheila gave the drops a pass, despite the nurses’ counsel. She would regret her decision six months later, after her son was hit by a terrible bout of diarrhoea that nearly cost him his life.

Like Sheila, many mothers remain ignorant about this important jab that is responsible for staving off a staggering number of deaths in young children.