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How common is the stomach flu?
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Very common: Stomach flu refers to the virus spread from vomit and diarrhea if you remember the cruise ship issues of several years ago that was a virus.
Answered 6/27/2013
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Quite common: It is most often communicated through contaminated water or food.
Answered 11/16/2013
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