Each year, as rotavirus season returns to South Africa, it brings with it a quiet but urgent reminder that the smallest bodies are the most vulnerable to the oldest of threats — dehydration. In Pretoria, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has recorded a sharp rise in cases in 2026, prompting health authorities to ask parents not merely to watch their children, but to truly see them — to know the difference between a child who is unwell and a child who is in danger. The wisdom being offered is ancient in its simplicity: fluids sustain life, speed saves it, and knowledge is the fir
Rotavirus surge in Pretoria: Parents urged to spot dehydration signs quickly
Rotavirus can cause severe, life-threatening dehydration in infants and young children, potentially requiring hospitalization if not managed quickly.