You can catch it if small particles of vomit or stools poo from an infected person get into your mouth through:. Norovirus is most infectious from the start of symptoms until 48 hours after all symptoms have stopped.
You may also be infectious for a short time before and after this. You can get norovirus more than once because the virus is always changing and your body is unable to build up long-term resistance to it.
It's not always possible to avoid getting norovirus, but following the advice below can help stop the virus spreading. You should:. You don't usually need to get medical advice unless there's a risk of a more serious problem. You need to drink more than usual to replace the fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhoea — as well as water, adults could also try fruit juice and soup. Avoid giving fizzy drinks or fruit juice to children as it can make their diarrhoea worse.
Babies should continue to feed as usual, either with breast milk or other milk feeds. Babies and young children, especially under a year old, have a greater risk of becoming dehydrated. You don't normally need to see your GP if you think you or your child has norovirus, as there's no specific treatment for it. Use a chlorine bleach solution with a concentration of 1, to 5, ppm 5 to 25 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water.
You can also use other disinfectants that are registered by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA as effective against norovirus. Kids who are dehydrated might cry with few or no tears, or be unusually sleepy or cranky. Sometimes, healthcare providers will suggest an over-the-counter OTC anti-diarrheal medication.
If you get the norovirus, you can expect to feel bad for about 1 to 3 days. Some people may take longer to recover. They can help to create a plan for managing your symptoms. Do you have a stomach bug or food poisoning?
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The viruses that cause gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected people, such as by sharing food or eating utensils, and by touching contaminated surfaces and objects. Eating contaminated food also can cause norovirus. Washing your hands often with soap and water is the most effective way to stop the spread of these viruses to others. If you can't wash your hands, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, which can reduce germs.
To help keep others from getting sick, disinfect contaminated surfaces immediately after someone vomits or has diarrhea. Wear disposable gloves, and use a bleach-based household cleanser or 2 cups 0.
Norovirus can survive for months on surfaces not adequately disinfected with bleach solution. Two oral rotavirus vaccines are available for young infants — RotaTeq and Rotarix. Vaccines for norovirus are in clinical trials. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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