Stomach disease, medically known as viral gastroenteritis, is an intestinal infection. Although most people get infected with stomach foods by ingesting contaminated food or water, you can also get infected by contacting infected people. Children are often infected with stomach problems because their immune system is immature. Symptoms of stomach flu usually include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting. According to MayoClinic.com, you can't effectively treat stomach problems, so it's best to avoid getting it.
Step 1
Don't share personal items with sick children. If you have a stomach problem, avoid using the same glasses, cutlery or cutlery with your child. MayoClinic.com also recommends separate bath towels and clothing.
Step 2
Disinfect any contaminated surface in the home. Clean any surface that is in contact with sick children, including counters, door handles, faucets, telephones and computer keyboards or mice. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends disinfecting with household bleach or chlorine bleach-based cleaners.
Step 3
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. MayoClinic.com recommends wiping the soapy water for at least 20 seconds before rinsing. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer to prevent stomach flu virus.
Step 4
Vaccination. Although several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis, MayoClinic.com reports that rotavirus usually causes infection in children. A rotavirus vaccine may not prevent you from developing the disease, but it should prevent the symptoms from becoming too severe.
Step 5
Improve the health of the body's immune system. A healthy immune system is better able to fight infections. AskDrSears.com recommends eating more foods containing vitamins C, vitamins E, zinc and selenium. Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in salmon, walnut and linseed oil can prevent your body from overreacting to stomach infections.
What you need
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Household bleach
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Chlorine bleach cleaner
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- Warm water
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
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Tips
Make sure your child is thoroughly washing their hands after using the bathroom. This helps prevent the spread of flu bacteria in any stomach. Stomach flu symptoms can occur within one to three days of exposure to an infected child, usually for one to two days.
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