NoroVirus Hit UK over Xmas & NewYear, Be CareFull.

[steveuk]

Hi as some may know the Strain of NoroVirus has hitthe uk over the Xmas & New Year, more than 400,000 cases has been reported todate, im 1 of them cases, polus my wife and kids have it... it ment to effect the body up to 48 hours after receiving it, but ive had mine for 80+ hours so far.. check out what to do if you get it.(Get plenty of MEdication in to you house as Clinics and Hospitals wont deal with you, they just send ya home.


What are Noroviruses?
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that are the most common cause of gastroenteritis (stomach bugs) in England and Wales. In the past, noroviruses have also been called ‘winter vomiting viruses’, ‘small round structured viruses’ or ‘Norwalk-like viruses’.


How does Norovirus spread?
The virus is easily transmitted from one person to another. It can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.


What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of norovirus infection will begin around 12 to 48 hours after becoming infected. The illness is self-limiting and the symptoms will last for 12 to 60 hours. They will start with the sudden onset of nausea followed by projectile vomiting and watery diarrhoea. Some people may have a raised temperature, headaches and aching limbs. Most people make a full recovery within 1-2 days, however some people (usually the very young or elderly) may become very dehydrated and require hospital treatment.


Why does Norovirus often cause outbreaks?
Norovirus often causes outbreaks because it is easily spread from one person to another and the virus is able to survive in the environment for many days. Because there are many different strains of Norovirus, and immunity is short-lived, outbreaks tend to affect more than 50% of susceptible people. Outbreaks usually tend to affect people who are in semi-closed environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools and on cruise ships.


How can these outbreaks be stopped?
Outbreaks can be difficult to control and long-lasting because norovirus is easily transmitted from one person to another and the virus can survive in the environment. The most effective way to respond to an outbreak is to disinfect contaminated areas, to institute good hygiene measures including hand-washing and to provide advice on food handling. Those who have been infected should be isolated for up to 48 hours after their symptoms have ceased.


How is norovirus treated?
There is no specific treatment for norovirus apart from letting the illness run its course. It is important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.


If I’m suffering from norovirus, how can I prevent others from becoming infected?
Good hygiene is important in preventing others from becoming infected – this includes thorough hand washing before and after contact. Food preparation should also be avoided until 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided.


Who is at risk of getting norovirus?
There is no one specific group who are at risk of contracting norovirus – it affects people of all ages. The very young and elderly should take extra care if infected, as dehydration is more common in these age groups.

Outbreaks of norovirus are reported frequently in semi-closed institutions such as hospitals, schools, residential and nursing homes and hotels. Anywhere that large numbers of people congregate for periods of several days provides an ideal environment for the spread of the disease. Healthcare settings tend to be particularly affected by outbreaks of norovirus. A recent study done by the Agency shows that outbreaks are shortened when control measures at healthcare settings are implemented quickly, such as closing wards to new admissions within 4 days of the beginning of the outbreak and implementing strict hygiene measures.


How common is Norovirus?
Norovirus is not a notifiable disease so reporting is done on a voluntary basis. The HPA only receives reports of outbreaks and we see anywhere between 130 and 250 outbreaks each year. It is estimated that Norovirus affects between 600,000 and a million people in the UK each year.


Are there any long-term effects?
No, there are no long-term effects from Norovirus.


What can be done to prevent infection?
It is impossible to prevent infection, however, taking good hygiene measures (such as frequent hand washing) around someone who is infected is important. Certain measures can be taken in the event of an outbreak, including the implementation of basic hygiene and food handling measures and prompt disinfection of contaminated areas, and the isolation of those infected for 48 hours after their symptoms have ceased.

[aicaramba]

shitty man. hope u get well soon.

[steveuk]

shitty man. hope u get well soon.

Thanks m8, well ive had it for 4 days now, i think i got it from friends who was staying over the Chrismas holidays, thing is i tried to keep away from them, but i think he passed it on to me when we went to currys to get the Kids Computer,as that the only time i was close contact with him,oh and New years Eve,he and another friend was being stupid and tried dirty danceing on me.lol no im not fucking gay either.lol,.i wasnt in the mood for newyears partying and was in my room most of the nite.

The first 2 days i didnt eat a thing, the 3rd day yesterday i managed to eat some mini piza and chips. not sure if i be eating today yet.?
Im kinds lucky in 1 way, i just had Cough & sneezing and Fever outbreak, no vomiting and watery diarrhoea, Friends did get this, but i blame the food as they never seemd to cover freshly cooked food, and i kepted telling them to do this,but they never listened,so thats there hard luck.

So ive had mine 4 days now, i am filling better but still get chills, still coughing,and sneezing,but not as bad as the first few days.
Just be carefull, stay in if possible, keep away from groups of people, lock yaself in ya own room and have enough food and drink if i was you, be ya own prisoner for 3-5 days,lol that way ya may not catch the NoroVirus.

Steve

[[SoE]_Zaitsev]

Hope you get well soon Steve. Already wondered where you went, you usually post every day.

Thank god I don't livei n the UK

[steveuk]

Hope you get well soon Steve. Already wondered where you went, you usually post every day.

Thank god I don't livei n the UK

Cheers again m8, yea normaly post every day, but was in bed/couch/seatee (Sleeping most of the time) for 2 days, didnt even play COD4, lol i turned on PC yesterday, but only Spectated on CJ server, wasnt weel enought to play.

Lucky you not being in the UK, but it can Spread if people carrie it from UK to World Wide,by Air/Land/Sea.
Steve

[steveuk]

Sounds like you have had a real laugh

Yea right, hahaha.. least i got loads of Sleep tho, but acheing limbs coz i didnt get up as much as normal..

Shit now im spamming my topic..lol oh who cares.

Steve

[[SoE]_Zaitsev]

The bad thing is is that you have no job so you're sick while not working

That's like becoming sick in a holiday, lol.

[waywaaaard]

I am just working in a hospital - that was fun with the noro virus
some stations were even closed and such shit

[helium]

my family had the same. or well, almost the same. they were taking groupshits in the toilet, throwing up one by one for like 2 days. was annoying, i was the only healthy one, so i was the housekeeper anyway hope u get well soon m8

[Neon]

they were taking groupshits in the toilet,

2girls1cup tbh

[Soviet]

does it turn you into zombies after those 60 hours too?

[Drofder2004]

I know 2 people with the bug, the worst part about the bug, it has a tendency to make the victim grouchy.

[steveuk]

does it turn you into zombies after those 60 hours too?

Well im alway filling like a Zombie half the time so i cant answer that question.lol

Steve

[Pedsdude]

I got an email from university about this:

Dear all
You may have read about the Norovirus bug, or winter vomiting disease, that is currently affecting many people across the UK.

Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis in England and Wales. The bug can be spread by contact with an infected person, though contaminated food or water, or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Symptoms include severe vomiting, diarrhoea and fever symptoms, which last about 48 hours.

Although symptoms are unpleasant, Norovirus is not dangerous in normally healthy people. There is no specific treatment for the virus apart from letting the illness run its course, but rest and drinking plenty of water are recommended. Symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after becoming infected and last for 12 to 60 hours. Most people make a full recovery within one or two days.

The Royal College of GPs is advising that anyone affected by the bug remain at home until 48 hours after they last suffered symptoms. If you have any concerns please contact NHS direct on 0845 46 47, http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/index.aspx, or get in touch with your registered doctor (GP) .

For more on Norovirus see:
NHS: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/ ... is-it.aspx
Health Protection Agency: http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics ... s/menu.htm

[Pedsdude]

The bastards are mainly interested in taking our money - they only sent those emails out to reduce the chances of them getting it tbh.