According to a recent report from NBC News, rotavirus, a highly contagious virus causing severe vomiting and dehydration in young children and once largely controlled in the United States, is rising again, with elevated levels detected through wastewater surveillance. Most hospitalizations involve unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children, as uptake has declined for nearly a decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the vaccine prevents 40,000 to 50,000 hospitalizations annually, yet its use is falling. Its resurgence now raises not only epidemiological concerns, but questions about parental autonomy, child welfare, and trust in public health guidance. Read more here.