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A member asked:

The stomach bug is going around my house. if i eat lightly the next few days can it make it less sufferable if i catch it?

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Dr. Alexander Blinski answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Best bet is to have really good hygiene. Wash your hands often and stay hydrated in-case you catch the "bug". Most of these are spread fecal oral route, yes gross I know. Be smart and you should be good, hopefully!

Answered 1/15/2015

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