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How to keep from getting stomach virus?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Wash hands: Good handwashing is the number one way to prevent infection transmitted by hand to hand contact. Try not to share foods or silverware and dishes if you know someone is ill and, stay away from people who are sick, .

Answered 5/6/2013

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