Learn how long you should stay home
Norovirus, sometimes called “thestomach flu,” is very contagious.
you might still spread the stomach flu even when youre starting to feel better.
Norovirusis one of the most contagious infectious illnesses around.
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Youll be contagious while youre having symptoms and for up to 2 weeks after you start feeling better.
Rotavirusis a common cause of stomach flu,especially in kids.
During that time, youll be able to get other people sick.
How Long Should You Stay Home With the Stomach Flu?
If youre running a fever, youre definitely contagious.
But even without a fever, stomach viruses are easy to spread.
Usually, thats all you oughta do to get over a bout of the stomach flu.
you could spread them before symptoms start and for up to two weeks after you feel better.
Taking general prevention steps like practicing food safety can help prevent stomach flu triggered by foodborne illness.
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