Does Vaccinating Against Rotavirus Also Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes?

The rotavirus vaccine may be pulling double duty; it not only protects young children against a potentially life-threatening rotavirus infection but may also reduce their likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics in late January noted a decrease in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes in Australian children age 4 and younger after rotavirus vaccination was made routine in 2007.
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