Stomach flu question?

No such thing as the stomach flu.Its called, Norwalk virus.

Nobody here can tell you if you have it or not.If you do get it, it will come on suddenly.

Tell your friend to wash her hands after vomiting and going #2.Clean all infected areas with bleach.

Clean all surface areas that she could have touched with bleach water as well.

The incubation period is usually about 72 hours.

Here are prevention tips:

"Norwalk virus"

(Just remember that hand sanitizers will not kill this virus.House hold cleaners such as Lysol will also not kill you.You must use bleach.)

The Norwalk virus causes viral Gastroenteritis which is known as the nasty 24 hour bug that causes explosive and sudden diarrhea and projectile vomiting.Usually non life threating but can cause complications in the very young,elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

PREVENTION-Wash your hands before preparing food/eating food and most importantly, TOUCHING YOUR MOUTH/NOSE/EYES.

The ONLY way to become infected with this virus is if you ingest the contaminated fecal/vomit particles through your eyes,nose and mouth.

It is impossible to "breathe" in the virus BUT possible to become infected by breathing in aerosol "spray" droplets from someone vomiting right next to you.(the droplets settle within minuted but can still infect someone until cleaned with bleach)

Even if your whole family breaks out with this virus, you can prevent it by washing your hands for at least 15-20 seconds with warm water and soap.Remember that you are not killing the virus, you are washing it down the drain even if you use an antibacterial soap (which only kills bacteria, not viruses) hand sanitizers are also not successful in killing the virus.

If a member of your family comes down with the virus, let them know to wash their hands AFTER a bowel movement and vomiting.

To clean infected areas, clean with BLEACH.Clean bathrooms (all infected areas) with a bleach solution as soon as possible and be sure to prevent cross contamination and wash your hands afterwards.Especially children! wipe down all commonly touched objects like door knobs, faucet handles, light switches, toilet flushers etc.

People are STILL contagious even after 24 hours after their symptoms settle down so it is always important to wash your hands after the rest room (which you should do anyways!)

The key to staying Norwalk virus free is to keep sanitary.Wash your hands after using the bathroom...you could prevent other peoples misery as well as yours!!

TIPS:Do not share any cups/plates/utensils with an infected person and be sure to wash in a bleach solution to prevent cross contamination with the rest of your family.

Yes this is very possible the virus may have not spread to you as much . but you probably will get vomiting and diariah . see a doc for meds

Norovirus could be very disagreeable in view that of the vomiting and diarrhoea which accompanies the prime temperatures, however it frequently simplest lasts 2 days in anybody who's or else healthful. Some of the opposite traces can also be lovely devastating - witness the demise toll in 1919 - in view that the pulmonary procedure is more commonly concerned.

Its quite possible that you experienced mild symptoms of norovirus but were lucky enough not to have the whole D+V thingy. If so you will have a certain amount of protection from further symptoms - however, you must also consider that if what you had was not a stomach bug, you are now exposed to it and may still get it.

probably.