Originally Posted by DivasMomma
my oldest DD had it thurs...threw up 2 x's (once was all over my bed :-/) and had some diarreha....hopefully no one else gets it here...esp me! I dont want it!!
If you REALLY don't want to catch it...here are some tips
(I'm emetophobic, so know WAAAAAAY too much about noroviruses)
- Handwashing is your friend- make sure you scrub your hands well and long enough to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. This should be done before eating, or anytime you have come into contact with vomit or feces of the sick person. Hand Sanitizers DO NOT kill stomach viruses- only one brand called Germ Zapper does, and I believe you have to order it online. Purell, GermX, etc. doesn't.
- Stomach viruses are transmitted through the fecal/oral route, so the first order of business is cleaning the bathroom really well, or changestation if the child is in diapers. The best way to do with is with some bleach and water, as antibacterials like Lysol also don't kill stomach viruses. The only other way it's transmitted is if you are very close to someone when they vomit, as for a small amount of time you can "inhale" vomit particles. This only applies if the vomit is "fresh"- if you come across it several minutes afterwards, you are fine. I know it's hard when you have a little one, as you can hardly avoid it!
Angie, I hope you and your son feel better soon! And your daughter as well Divasmomma
So far so good for us.....although Chris is going back to work Monday after 3 months of paternity leave, and since he is a nurse he will inevitably come in contact with it. As lonf as he leaves it at the hospital and doesn't bring it home!
Stomach Flu
How long does it last? I was hoping it would be just a 24 hour thing.
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