Cryptosporidium often spreads at swimming pools. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels As a mother, I know the dread of hearing a gastro bug is going around the daycare, school or netball team. Diarrhea and vomiting can stun a healthy child for days and wreak havoc on a family for weeks. As a pediatrician, with extensive research experience in acute gastroenteritis (gastro), I also understand the effects on the community, our hospitals and our most vulnerable patients. In the past year, Australia has experienced a surge in gastro cases due to Read More