Vaccinating Rotavirus

Rotavirus is the leading cause of diarrhea in the world among infants and children, causing more than half a million deaths a year and nearly two million children to fall seriously ill.  Dr. Paul Offit helped develop a vaccine to eliminate this threat.  Dr. Offit authored a book, Vaccinated by Harper Collins, that delves into how humanity has been helped by the development of vaccines, also debunking myths about them in the process.  

Dr. Paul Offit saw the enormous effects infectious diseases have had on humanity throughout history, and was determined to make a difference in medical school.   In thirty years of study and research on infectious diseases and vaccines, he has written over one hundred and thirty papers as well as several books on the subject.  He has also won awards for his work in the field.

Recently, the Center for Disease Control recommended the vaccine that Dr. Paul Offit helped develop to be used universally on infants.  That's one more common disease that humanity soon will have under control.