“Isolation in a place and a bathroom that can be carefully cleaned is the best prevention route,” said Joy.
This option is of course more feasible if the infected person is an adult or older child and if you live in a house with several bathrooms and many private spaces.
“It is often much easier to isolate adults and make sure they are completely wash their hands,” said Joy. “Sick children often want to be held, causing more direct contact with the virus. If possible, identify a member of the household to take care of the child, which limits the risk of spread throughout the household. »»
Those who are infected should stay at home, even if their illness begins to improve.
“The key for the member of your household is to keep them hydrated with available rehydration solutions,” said Dr. Jason Newsland, head of the infectious disease division at the Children’s Hospital Nationwide.
If they become too dehydrated, he noted that they should go to urgent care where they can obtain intravenous liquid.
“There is no specific medication for treating norovirus, but your supplier can recommend anti-diarrheal or anti-nausea medicines over-the-counter,” said Joy. “Most people with norovirus feel better in one to three days, but must stay at home or work until the symptoms are fully resolved.”
