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Norovirus: The Symptoms and Prevention of This All-Too-Popular "Stomach Flu Virus"
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Tags: Stomach Flu, Flu, Symptoms, Prevention, Virus, Norovirus
Noroviruses are a group of related viruses that account for more than 90 percent of stomach flu outbreaks in the United States each year. Stomach flu caused by norovirus is not the same as influenza (which is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus); rather it is sometimes referred to as viral gastroenteritis, which refers to an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. How can you avoid getting Norovirus? Read on:
| | Washing your hands, and your children's hands, thoroughly, and often |
| | Not sharing utensils, glasses or hand towels with others (including at home) |
| | Avoiding close contact with those who have norovirus (if possible) |
| | Cleaning surfaces in your home regularly, and especially after someone has been ill. |
| | Choosing day cares that have separate rooms for changing tables and food preparation |
| | Washing linens and clothing (using hot water and soap) that have been in contact with an infected person |
| | Take precautions while traveling: Drink only sealed bottled water (and brushing your teeth with it); Avoid ice cubes; Avoid raw foods that have been touched by human hands; Avoid undercooked meat and fish |
Lister:
Heather
Source:
www.sixwise.com
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