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The family has a stomach bug. anything to prevent it from spreading to my husband and the last child?
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Hand washing: Handwashing hand washing. Especially after cleaning up vomitus of diarrhea.
Answered 11/4/2014
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Avoid Stomach Flu: > Wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Wash wi warm water & soap for 20 seconds. Hand-sanitizer doesn't kill Norovirus. Use paper towel to turn off faucet & open door when exiting a public restroom. Antiseptic wipes can be used on doorknobs, keyboards & other surfaces if diluted bleach is not available. Wash dishes in dishwasher (vice hand-washing). Clean clothes which may be
Answered 11/4/2014
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