Public Health Warning Blog

Question by sunny_d20: How can you prevent the stomach flu? Is it airborne? I work in a nursing home and I’ve been around it the past few days, puke and diarrea, we was our hands religiously and use hand sanitizer. One of the other nurses said it isn’t airborne and you have to ingest More....

by wallygrom Question by Kelley W: Are stomach viruses airborne, or are they transmitted by direct contact? There was a girl at church that hugged all of as she came in, and then after she had made the rounds she started talking about being VERY SICK last Friday with nausea, vomiting, the works. More....

by Space Art Question by iheartmyke331: When is the Stomach Virus Contagious? Is it contagious before the person throws up? My Mom and Brother have the stomach flu and i was around them all day yesterday for christmas. I wash my hands very often and tried to avoid touching my face. After and More....

by wallygrom (very busy at work) Question by : How can i prevent the stomach virus? Everyone seems to be passing it around, none stop. I’ve just gotten over it. And i think i gave it to my boyfriend, being that he feels sick now. I haven’t seen him for about three or four days. It More....

Question by laxx48: Is the stomach virus airborne? Can you breathe in the virus and catch the stomah flu or is the only way to catch it by touching vomit or sharing utensils? Best answer: Answer by J BIt is not airborne – it is droplet and contact with contaminated surfaces. Know better? More....

by SS&SS Question by desperatedesirex3: Is it true that the stomach virus is only airborne if you’re next to the person while they’re vomiting? if it is true, what about if you next to the person right after they vomited, will you still be getting air particles of the vomit even More....

Question by bubbles: Stomach flu? stomach flu is really contagious, and i know that it is spread through contact with the saliva or feces of the host. i’m wondering if the virus is also airborne? anyway to prevent this dreadful illness? Best answer: Answer by carmen_dyer2000well if someone More....

Question by jcisco78: Stomach virus airborne?? I am an Emetophobic, and I would REALLY like to know if the stomach virus is airborne. Alot of websites say it isn’t, only if in vomit droplets, but few others say it is. Can some please clear this up for me? Best answer: Answer by Cindi WI am More....

by circulating Question by Logan B: what are the warning signs of stomach flu? Best answer: Answer by saDDe NoLastNamediarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever Give your answer to this question below! More....

Question by Cookie: Warning! Stomach Flu!? My son is 7 months old and has had the stomach flu for a week now. He seems to be getting over it today, knock on wood. I just want to warn all parents, especially those in Illinois, that this is a nasty bug. NASTY! It even affects parents, but for More....