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How do you protect yourself against a stomach virus?
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Hand Washing: You can protect your self against stomach virus by washing your hands before eating your food as a general rule.But if you are in contact with some one or some one in your family has stomach virus wash your hands more frequently if you touch the person who is infected and don't share food or drinks from the same plate/glass.Do not kiss the person.
Answered 8/29/2013
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