Norovirus

General Information

Norovirus – also know as winter vomiting disease – is the most common cause of stomach bugs in England and Wales affecting up to one million people a year.

The virus is easily transmitted from one person to another by contacted with the infected person, by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces.

There is no specific treatment apart from letting the illness run its course. Taking simple precautions can limit the spread of the illness.

more information available from the Health Protection Agency...

http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/Norovirus/

Wash your hands.

If you have symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting stay away from work until you are better.

Drink plenty of fluids and use simple pain killers and rehydration mixtures
available from pharmacists.

If the symptoms continue for longer than 48 hours or you feel very poorly, telephone your GP or contact NHS Direct online at...

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

or call 0845 4647

Information for schools

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