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What is norovirus?

Lets backtrack a bit, Nancy Drew, and get an idea of what exactly norovirus is.

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Though most people recover just fine, its definitely unpleasant.

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Anyone can catch norovirus, says Dr. Seheult.

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board-certified pulmonologist and assistant clinical professor at theUniversity of California Riverside School of Medicineand the School of Medicine and Allied Health atLoma Linda Universityin California

Its quite hard to kill norovirus.

This is why cruise ship outbreaks are not uncommon.

Your best bet is to stay aware of the risk around you.

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Never fear; there is a way to ward off this nasty stomach bug, though.

This should be done with gloves on.

Both your hands and the surface should be washed with soap and water afterward.

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The CDC also recommends that infected individuals not prepare food for at least two days after showing symptoms.

Plus, hydration supports a healthy immune system, which youre gonna need to fight this thing off.

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