The rotavirus is a highly-infectious double stranded RNA virus that serves as one of the most common causes of diarrheal disease in children . The two most common symptoms are severe watery diarrhea and vomiting, both symptoms lasting for 3 to 8 days . Subsequent dehydration of the body causes dryness in the mouth and throat, dizziness, and decreased urination. Infected individuals can transmit the virus through their feces and contract the virus by coming into contact with infected fecal matter; thus, addressing improper hygiene practices that lead to fecal contamination of water sources should be of greatest concern when it comes to rotavirus alleviation in sub-Saharan Africa. In particular, the link between water, sanitation, and health becomes strikingly apparent when examining how children come into contact with infected fecal matter. Unwashed hands contaminated with viral strains of the rotavirus, drinking tainted water sources, or consuming food prepared with unsafe water are