The stomach flu is currently making its "rounds" in my house. The last person to get sick was last Wednesday (1 week ago). Nobody has gotten sick since then. I disinfected everything and am washing my hands very well...I was just wondering how long the stomach flu can "linger" because I do not want to get it and want to know when I can stop worrying about catching it!
Also, about two weeks ago I had watery diarhhea for a few days and threw up only a few times...was this the stomach flu or something else? Can people catch it a week later from somebody?
2007-02-27 16:18:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I think you already had it, your immune system just battled it better than others.. The stomach flu can last anywhere from 48 to 72 hours, but the after effects (food aversion, weakness etc) can last up to a week.
2007-02-27 16:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you already had the stomach flu if you had the diarrhea and vomiting. You will hopefully not get it again though if you have stayed healthy and washed your hands well.
2007-02-27 16:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋