In other words, learning what kills the norovirus can help you avoid catching it yourself.
Norovirus is very contagious.
So…brace yourself.
That said, its not completely hopeless.
You might be able to avoid getting sick if youresupercareful (and super lucky).
Read on to see what the experts say to do.
a family medicine physician and health-care ambassador atNorthWestPharmacy.com
First: Is it definitely a stomach bug?
But food poisoning tends to hit a lot faster.
Norovirus symptoms usually appear 24 to 48 hours after exposure, Dr. Carreno says.
Timing can be the biggest indicator, as food poisoning symptoms usually appear sooner than with a norovirus infection.
Heres how you might do that:
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As for hand sanitizer?
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Use the hottest water you’ve got the option to and set the dryer to the highest setting.
Heat is one of the best ways of rendering the virus inactive, Dr. Carreno says.
a family medicine physician and health-care ambassador atNorthWestPharmacy.com
If its been on or near their mouth, theres a good chance its contaminated with norovirus, theCDCwarns.
Consider wearing disposable gloves and sealing soiled diapers in bags, Dr. Carreno recommends.
After, wipe down or wash the changing surface frequently.
Dont stress about masking
Masks are a great tool for limiting the spread of respiratory viruses.
How long is norovirus contagious?
Norovirus can be contagious fora while.
Its recommended that peoplestay home from school or workfor at least 48 hours after symptoms have ended.
But thats sort of the bare minimum for how long your kid might be contagious for.
People can keep spreading the norovirus for two weeks or longer after they feel better, per the CDC.
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