How easy is it to catch a tummy bug?

The viruses that cause gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected people, such as by sharing food or eating utensils, and by touching contaminated surfaces and objects.

How common is it to catch a cold?

There are over one billion colds in the United States each year. You and your children will probably have more colds than any other type of illness. Colds are the most common reason that children miss school and parents miss work. Parents often get colds from their children.

How long does it take to catch a stomach bug?

People typically develop stomach bug symptoms within 24 to 72 hours of being exposed to the virus.

Can you have a cold and stomach bug at the same time?

It’s not uncommon to experience cold symptoms and diarrhea together. But diarrhea is more typically a symptom of the flu than a cold. Let’s take a deeper look at the connection between diarrhea and the common cold.

Will I catch my child’s stomach bug?

The stomach flu is also very contagious. If one child has it, chances are you and/or other children in your house will be sharing it within the week. Other kinds of gastrointestinal infections are caused by bacteria. This includes food poisoning, which has slightly different symptoms than the stomach flu.

Can you have a stomach bug without vomiting?

The infected person may feel very sick and vomit often, sometimes without warning, many times a day. Sometimes people infected with norovirus have no symptoms at all, but can still pass the virus to others.

What is the quickest way to get rid of a stomach bug?

Drink plenty of liquid every day, taking small, frequent sips. Ease back into eating. Gradually begin to eat bland, easy-to-digest foods, such as soda crackers, toast, gelatin, bananas, rice and chicken. Stop eating if your nausea returns.

How do you know if your getting a stomach virus?

Watery, usually nonbloody diarrhea — bloody diarrhea usually means you have a different, more severe infection. Abdominal cramps and pain. Nausea, vomiting or both. Occasional muscle aches or headache.