If I have a healthy immune system, would that shorten or lengthen the period of time before I would show symptoms of a stomach virus?

If you heard about the sickness bug called noro-virus going around in the Uk a while ago, that started like a stomack bug e.g., stomach cramp and extreme aching in the stomach, thats how it normally starts and then normally goes on to being sick, after you were sick though you felt much better, the more healthier your immune system is the less likely you are to actually get the bug.

My son had a stomach virus almost 48 hours ago; no one else in the home has shown symptoms since then; how much longer until we're in the clear?
Thanks.

I would say after 4 days you would be in the clear.

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School officials are urging parents to keep their children at home if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, chills or body aches.

Woodleaf Elementary and Southeast Middle have seen surges in absenteeism due to illness.

at least 60 students missed school every day last week at Woodleaf.

“We’ve been involved in this epidemic for the past two weeks,” Woodleaf Principal Sue Herrington said.

Martha Cline, who tracks student attendance at the school, said this week started with 73 students out Monday. nearly 60 students were absent Thursday.

she said the average daily rate of absenteeism is between 15 and 20 students for the 448-member student body.

“The numbers are running quite high,” she said. “most of this is due to a lot of stomach virus, strep throat and flu symptoms.”

Traci Collins, school nurse at Woodleaf, Cleveland and Mount Ulla elementary schools, said several schools have sent out an automated ConnectEd message to parents.

“We shared with them that we are starting to see an increase in our community with the flu and the flu-like symptoms,” she said. “Our goal is to keep students and staff as healthy as possible.”

Collins said although she hasn’t seen as many students miss days at Cleveland and Mount Ulla, the illness is widespread.

she said the ConnectEd message explained that children should be fever free for 24 hours, without using fever reducers such as Tylenol or Advil, before returning to school.

Principal Skip Kraft said rampant illness has impacted class at Southeast Middle School this week.

“you can see it in the classrooms, when you look in you see five or six empty desks,” he said.

Typically, about 30 to 35 students are absent each day, but this week there have been more than 100 students out each day.

Southeast has a student population of about 700.

Kraft said the week began with 118 students absent Monday. By Thursday that number had dwindled to 103.

“It’s a huge concern for us because we are just coming off a big break from snow,” Kraft he said. “We don’t want to get behind.”

although he’s worried about students having to play catch-up, Kraft said he doesn’t want them coming to school sick.

“We want them here every day, but we want them here healthy,” he said. “We can’t continue to expose and re-expose children.

“I wish I had a bag of pixie dust I would sprinkle it over the school to make everyone healthy.”

Both Woodleaf and Southeast have reported confirmed cases of the flu.

Rita Foil, the Rowan-Salisbury School system public information officer, said although not all schools have experienced high absenteeism, the district has been working to educate parents.

“there are different avenues of communication that principals can use to inform parents about concerns with flu …” she said.

Foil said besides sending out ConnectEd messages, information can be sent home in school newsletters.

“Our district has recorded a radio spot discussing the flu season.”

Districtwide attendance numbers were not available Thursday.

Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-797-7683.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — High fevers, coughing, body aches; the list goes on. the flu, strep throat and a stomach virus are forcing kids and adults across the Metro Louisville area to miss school and work.the increased number of calls came as no surprise to the staff at Pediatric Partners of Jeffersontown.”Now that the kids are back in school and they are spending more time together inside and not playing outside, so all the germs are kind of contained in smaller areas,” Dr. Debbie Wallace said.Physician offices around the Metro area are reporting a sharp increase in visits.the most commonly reported symptoms are the same for kids and adults alike.”High fevers, 103 to 104, cough, cough, cough, achy bodies, symptoms like that,” said Dr. Mari Knights.Doctors said the majority of patients are facing the flu or strep throat.the number of flu cases reported to the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is increasing.the latest statistics for the area show that only 19 laboratory cases have been confirmed and 378 rapid, in the office, tests have been reported.Health officials warn the flu is in full swing and the actual number of cases is much, much higher than what the numbers reflect.”We are seeing type a and type B, type a can be the regular flu or H1N1, but we are not specifically testing for H1N1 like we did last year,” Wallace said.Besides the flu and strep throat, doctors are reporting a high number of cases of a stomach virus.Experts said that too can usually be treated at home with liquids and rest.Doctors warn if a person seems exceptionally ill, a call to the physician is always a good idea.It’s not too late to get the flu shot.the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is still offering the vaccine. there are several sites around town and appointments are necessary.

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My family has had a possible stomach virus since Tuesday, the symptoms start to wane and then fire right back
up. Any possible suggestions that we are dealing with something other than the everyday virus?

all the normal things of hand washing, washing everything in hot water and plenty of antibacterial products have been done

I had the same thing 2 weeks ago. You were right about trying all those things but try something else. if they have a high fever sit in hot bath water.

For the stomach virus my mom just locked me in my room, i got over it in like 7 days.

SUMMIT — A 16-year-old girl has announced that she wants to be a healthy eater and has eliminated all white foods ? flour, pasta, rice, etc. ? from her diet. Fats also have been eliminated.

A 12-year-old girl has grown 6 inches in the past year but has gained only 1 pound during that time.

A 9-year-old boy had a stomach virus three weeks ago and vomited for two days. Now he is terrified to eat and has lost 4 pounds.

Those are three case studies Dr. Leslie Sanders, the interim director of the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at Overlook Hospital’s Goryeb Children’s Center, presented as possible scenarios where it might be time to worry about that child having an eating disorder.

?When most people think of eating disorders, they think of an emaciated teenage girl who doesn’t want to be fat based on images they see in the media and in school,? said Sanders, who frequently sees cases of anorexia and bulimia nervosa, offering medical monitoring, nutritional counseling and individual, family and group therapy. ?But that’s really not how it goes.?

There also is the softball star whose coach says is in top shape because the player no longer is getting her period ? a sign of peak athletic performance and proficiency ? and the male cross country runner who has lost 20 pounds in one season because ?he is in love with running,? only now he is depressed.

There are myriad warning signs out there for eating disorders, and conditions such as anorexia can plague both girls and boys. If left unchecked, they can result in serious, lifelong medical problems, according to Sanders.

Sanders’ team ? featuring therapists, psychiatrists, nutritionists and physicians ? at the center offers individual therapy and nutrition counseling, as well as other programs that range from eight to 40 hours a week, to help avoid such a potential prognosis.

?Eating disorders really have nothing to do with dieting, food or appearance,? said Sanders, who believes parents should especially watch out for frequent school absences associated with physical symptoms, constant mood swings and complex medical problems. ?Simplistically, they are ways of dealing with stress, emotional needs that are not being met or other psychological issues. They can happen to anyone.?

More information about stomach woes and their treatment is available by calling 800-247-9580 or by visiting atlantichealth.org.