In January, the CDC shifted the rotavirus vaccine from a universal recommendation to “shared clinical decision-making,” meaning it's up to providers and patients to decide on whether or not to get the vaccine, rather than a blanket recommendation. Illinois did not adopt the updated federal guidelines, instead choosing to embrace the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule. "Amid ongoing federal changes to vaccine guidance that are not backed by strong scientific evidence, the endorsement aims to provide clarity and consistency to Illinois residents and health care providers," a press release from the governor's office reads. Rotavirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and fever, and the virus can lead to severe dehydration in infants and children. Before the vaccine, which was first approved 20 years ago, the virus was responsible for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations every year. #rotavirus #vaccines #Illinois #cdc