Surveillance of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children <5 Years

Surveillance of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Among Children <5 Years of Age Visiting the Pediatric Emergency Room in Southern Israel

The purpose of this study is to monitor diarrheal disease and observe changes after the introduction of the rota vaccine.

Monitoring of diarrheal disease and observe changes after the introduction of the rota vaccine Comparing the epidemiology in Jewish and Bedouin population before and after the introduction of the rota vaccine into the national immunization program

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children < 5 years with
2. Gastro enteritis
3. Visiting the ER
4. Residents of southern Israel
5. Signed informed concent -

Exclusion Criteria:

Not all of the above