[Duo Duo Health] Norovirus is high-incidence season, pay attention to health, and beware of "success"

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"At the beginning of winter, we must avoid the cold." October to March of the following year is the season of high incidence of norovirus infectious diarrhea. Recently, more than 30 students from a middle school in Fuzhou, Fujian were infected with norovirus and the school was closed. "Norovirus" was once a hot search. In order to facilitate your better understanding and prevention of Norovirus, here is a summary of "Norovirus Prevention Tips":

1. What is Norovirus?

Norovirus, also known as Norovirus, Norwalk virus, is a virus that causes non-bacterial acute gastroenteritis.

2. What are the characteristics of Norovirus?

(1) It is highly contagious and can be transmitted through contact, water, food, and breathing, and only 10-100 viruses can cause illness; (2) It is mainly distributed in groups, which occurs in kindergartens, schools, etc. Concentrated place.

3. What are the main clinical manifestations of norovirus infection?

Norovirus infection affects the stomach and intestines, and the incidence is mainly mild. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting, followed by nausea, abdominal pain, headache, fever, chills, and muscle aches. Children are mainly vomiting and adults are mainly diarrhea.

4. How does norovirus spread?

Norovirus infections, cases, and negative infections are all sources of norovirus infection.

5. If the child is infected with norovirus, how to take care of it?

(1) Wash children's clothes and bedding separately.

(2) Wear gloves and a mask to clean up vomit, seal it and discard it.

(3) Strengthen indoor ventilation, ventilate 2 to 3 times a day, not less than 30 minutes each time; pay attention to avoid draughts causing children to catch cold.

(4) Wash hands thoroughly after defecation and vomiting.

(5) In addition, if there are two children in the family, contact should be reduced, and the sick child should wear masks to avoid cross-infection.

(6) Report to the school in time, and rest at home according to relevant requirements.

6. How to prevent norovirus?

(1) Go to crowded places less;

(2) Wash hands before meals and cultivate good hygiene habits;

(3) Heat and cook raw and cold foods such as seafood before eating;

(4) Do not drink raw water , Use your own tableware and cups alone;

(5) Family members should wash their hands, face, and change clothes to contact the baby at home after returning home;

norovirus has no specific medicine for the time being, and dietary hygiene is the key to prevention.

Attachment: The CDC issued the release of the infectious disease isolation period

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