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Stomach Flu

  • Welcome to Stop The Stomach Flu
  • About the Scientist
  • Stomach Flu--What you should know
    • What is the stomach flu?
    • What are the symptoms of the stomach flu?
    • How is the stomach flu diagnosed?
    • What causes the stomach flu?
    • When is stomach flu season?
    • How long will the stomach flu last (norovirus and others)?
    • How is the stomach flu transmitted (norovirus and others)?
    • Is norovirus present in saliva?
    • What is the incubation period of the stomach flu (norovirus and others)?
    • How long is a person contagious after having the stomach flu (stomach virus)? (What is the contagious period for norovirus and others?)
    • When can I send my child back to school or day care after having the stomach flu? (How long should I keep my kid home?)
    • How soon can I go to work after having the stomach flu?
    • Can a person have a relapse of the stomach flu? Or catch norovirus again?
    • What is the treatment for the stomach flu and what should I eat?
    • Which medications will stop me from vomiting? (antiemetic drugs)
    • Do adults get rotavirus?
    • If you just vomit one time, could it still be a virus?
    • Will I be immune to the stomach flu (norovirus) in the future?
    • Does the flu shot protect me from the stomach flu (norovirus)?
    • Is there a vaccine for the stomach flu?
    • Are some people more susceptible to the stomach flu (norovirus) than others?
    • How long can stomach flu viruses live in my house (norovirus and others)?
    • How can I avoid catching stomach bugs (stomach flu, stomach virus, norovirus)?
  • Which hand sanitizers kill stomach flu viruses (especially norovirus) and C.diff spores?
  • Which cleaning products kill stomach flu viruses like norovirus?
  • How do I do the laundry after a stomach bug like norovirus?
  • How do you clean vomit and diarrhea out of the carpet and kill norovirus?
  • What should be in my stomach flu survival kit?
  • Do Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzethonium Chloride kill norovirus?
  • Does cranberry juice, grape juice, black raspberry juice, pomegranate juice, red wine, apple cider vinegar, garlic, or grape seed extract, activated charcoal, or grapefruit seed extract prevent the stomach flu (norovirus)?
  • Will taking probiotics help prevent me from getting the stomach flu (norovirus and others)?
  • How can I get over my fear of vomiting and the stomach flu?
  • What are bacterial and parasitic gastroenteritis?
  • How do I report a sick restaurant or food service worker?
  • Dr. Annie's Experiments

Food Poisoning

  • What is food poisoning?
  • Is food poisoning contagious?
  • How long does it take to get sick from food poisoning after eating?
  • Do I have the stomach flu or food poisoning? (What is the difference?)
  • How do I report food poisoning?
  • How can I avoid getting food poisoning?
  • What is Traveler's Diarrhea?
  • How long can food be stored in the fridge?
  • How long is food good in the fridge during a power outage?
  • Will I get sick from eating moldy food (bread or cereal)?
  • Will my baby/toddler get sick from drinking an old cup of spoiled milk?

Dr. Annie's Experiments

Dr. Annie's Experiments
Welcome to Stop The Stomach Flu‎ > ‎Do I have the stomach flu or food poisoning? (What is the difference?)‎ > ‎Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning Quiz‎ > ‎Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning Quiz Question 2‎ > ‎

Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning Quiz Question 3

Did you vomit within 8 hours of eating the questionable food item?  

Yes     No

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Contact Dr. Annie

If you have a question, comment, or personal story to share, email me (phd.annie@gmail.com). Learn more about me here.

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Dr. Annie


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