What if catching a seemingly common bug today meant a higher chance of organ damage years down the line for your child? It’s a sobering thought, but a major new study suggests this might be the reality for kids who’ve had COVID-19. Far from being a fleeting illness, new research indicates that even a mild … Read more
For years, doctors and parents have relied on vaccines to protect children from diseases. But what if the very bacteria in a child’s gut could secretly make a crucial vaccine less effective? A new study suggests that this is exactly what’s happening with the rotavirus vaccine, a life-saving oral treatment that prevents severe diarrhea and … Read more
For decades, a perplexing mystery has plagued the world of global health: why doesn’t the highly effective rotavirus vaccine work as well in low-income countries as it does in the United States and Europe? The vaccine, which prevents a severe and often deadly diarrheal illness in young children, has saved countless lives in some parts … Read more