NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Lots of people are getting sick from a nasty abdomen virus that is making the rounds. The norovirus is very contagious, however there are methods to keep away from getting sick and spreading the virus.“That is proper. Norovirus is typically mistakenly known as the abdomen flu, but it surely’s really not brought on by the influenza virus,” mentioned Client Stories’ Catherine Roberts. “Signs of norovirus, vomiting, diarrhea, abdomen pains, typically you may get fever. And there could be a ton of this, as many as 21-million circumstances yearly within the US!”And whereas norovirus will get a number of consideration for making cruise ship vacationers depressing, it could unfold shortly in any spot the place lots of people are in shut quarters – and as any mum or dad will inform you – which means it’s VERY widespread in colleges!Worse, the virus could be very contagious AND hardy! It may possibly keep on surfaces resembling doorknobs and handrails for weeks. So how will you keep away from it?“So sadly, there isn’t any vaccine for norovirus,” Roberts mentioned. “So, hand washing is basically your primary factor. And which means diligently washing fingers, regularly washing your fingers, and totally washing them with cleaning soap and water. Hand sanitizer alone is just not going to chop it.”If somebody in your house has gotten sick with norovirus, disinfect contaminated surfaces with bleach-based cleansing merchandise, or make your individual utilizing 5 to 25 tablespoons of family bleach added to a gallon of water. Wash linens, towels and garments that may have been contaminated.“If you happen to get sick, keep residence in order that you do not unfold it to anybody else. Simply permit the virus to run its course normally about one to 3 days,” she added. “Drink a number of liquids as extreme dehydration can land you within the emergency room.”People who find themselves in danger for dehydration might wish to name their medical doctors once they first get sick, to ask a couple of prescription for an anti-nausea and vomiting medicine that might be able to assist you hold meals and fluids down.
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