P ROTA VAXN X VESIKARI SCORE

Vesikari Scoring System

Parameter	1	2	3
Diarrhea
Maximum number stools per day	1–3	4–5	≥6
Diarrhea duration (day)	1–4	5	≥6
Vomiting
Maximum number per day	1	2–4	≥5
Vomiting duration (day)	1	2	≥3
Maximum body temperature (℃)	37.1–38.4	38.5–38.9	≥39.0
Severity of dehydration (%)	N/A	1–5	≥6
Treatment	Rehydration	Hospitalization	N/A
Severity rating scales	<7 (mild)	7–10 (moderate)	≥11(severe)

Adapted from Ruuska T and Vesikari T. Scand J Infect Dis 1990;22:259-674).