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ROTAVIRUS STOMACH BUG
ADVICE
from NHS Direct
Rotavirus gastroenteritis is caused by the rotavirus, which
is a virus that spreads easily between children. It is the
most common cause of gastroenteritis (sickness and
diarrhoea) in children and most will have been infected by
rotavirus by the age of five. After they have been infected,
they will usually become immune to rotavirus, so future
infections, if any, will be less severe. Rotavirus rarely
affects adults as immunity to the virus lasts a long time.
Causes
of rotavirus
The virus lives in the bowels of
infected children and is present in the diarrhoea that an
infected child produces. It can be spread either through
droplets in the air, or through infected surfaces or
materials such as a child's potty, or clothing. The virus
then enters the body through the mouth or nose. The virus
can be spread while your child has diarrhoea, and for around
48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
Treatment for rotavirus
Rotavirus gastroenteritis usually lasts anything from 3-8
days. However, you can make your child more comfortable by
doing the following:
Stop them becoming dehydrated by giving them frequent sips
of water or unsweetened fruit juice, even if they are
vomiting. You can also add a rehydration formula to water,
which is available from pharmacies. A rehydration formula
will provide the correct balance the water, salt and sugar
that your child loses through vomiting and diarrhoea.
Preventing rotavirus
Good hygiene is the most important way of preventing the spread of
rotavirus. Make sure everyone in your family or household washes
their hands after - using the toilet, changing nappies, handling
soiled clothing and linen,
cleaning up diarrhoea or vomit, and assisting children with going to
the toilet.
Also make sure they wash their hands before preparing food and drink
and eating.
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