Norovirus
When to get medical advice
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You don't normally need to see your GP if you think you or your child has norovirus, as there's no specific treatment for it.
Antibiotics won't help because it's caused by a virus.
Visiting your GP surgery with norovirus can put others at risk, so it's best to call your GP or NHS 111 if you're concerned or feel you need advice.
Get medical advice if:
- your baby or child has passed six or more watery stools in the past 24 hours, or has vomited three times or more in the past 24 hours
- your baby or child is less responsive, feverish, or has pale or mottled skin
- you or your child has symptoms of severe dehydration , such as persistent dizziness , only passing small amounts of urine or no urine at all, or reduced consciousness babies and elderly people have a greater risk of becoming dehydrated
- you have bloody diarrhoea
- your symptoms haven't started to improve after a few days
- you or your child have a serious underlying condition, such as kidney disease , and have diarrhoea and vomiting
Your GP may suggest sending off a sample of your stool to a laboratory to confirm whether you have norovirus or another infection.
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How isnorovirus spread?
Norovirus spreads very easily in public places such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. You can catch it if small particles of vomit or poo from an infected person get into your mouth, such as t
Introduction
Read all about norovirus, including how it's spread, what the symptoms are, when to get medical advice and how to stop it spreading.
Preventing norovirus
It's not always possible to avoid getting norovirus, but following the advice below can help stop the virus spreading. Stay off work or schooluntil at least 48 hours after the symptoms havepassed.
Symptoms of norovirus
You'relikely to have norovirus if youexperience: suddenly feeling sick projectilevomiting watery diarrhoea Some people also have a slight fever, headaches , painful stomach cramps and aching li
What to do if you have norovirus
If you experience sudden diarrhoea and vomiting, the best thing to do is to stay at home until you're feeling better. There's no cure for norovirus, so you have to let it run its course. You don't us
When to get medical advice
You don't normally need to see your GP if you think you or your child has norovirus, as there's no specific treatment for it. Antibiotics won't help because it's caused by a virus. Visiting your G