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Anyway to prevent getting the norovirus if 1 person in home got it last week and now 2 have it currently?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Hand washing: Wash your hands... A lot! then hope for the best. Better yet, check into a hotel. It's highly contagious.

Answered 1/5/2019

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