2007-03-06 12:23:27 · 8 answers · asked by Blondie!! :) 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You must ensure that you wash your hands often while at school and especially after you have just left school, and always before eating, regardless of where you are. Door handles, water taps, desks, toilets and basically everything you touch at your school are possible sources of infection. Especially now but in general, always avoid touching your face, especially near your mouth or eyes, unless you have very recently washed your hands. NEVER suck on pens or pencils or any object that you are not absolutely sure is very clean. Avoid or at least keep to a minimum contact with people you know are already showing signs of illness, even a cold. There are products like "Purell" and any number of "No-Name" hand sanitizing gels available in pocket/purse sizes as well as pump dispensers. You simply open the bottle, squeeze a few drops on one of your hands and then rub your hands vigorously together all over. No water or towels required. These are great if you can't access a proper washroom, especially before eating.
2007-03-06 12:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gord R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best method of preventing transmission is washing your hands regularly, particularly after coming into contact with someone who is sick or handling things that they have touched. Also, do not share drinks or foods with someone who may be sick. Since gastroenteritis is caused by a virus, antibiotics are not effective in treating this (nor preventing it for that matter), and there are no over-the-counter remedies that have been scientifically proven to prevent someone catching it, regardless of what the product claims.
If you do find yourself coming down with gastroenteritis, the most important thing to do is to keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. If water tastes bad to you, flavored waters (for example, Propel) can also be used. Drinks like Gatorade have electrolytes which you may lose with severe diarrhea and/or vomiting, but also contain a lot of sugar which can possibly make the diarrhea worse. It may sound silly, but there are several drinks for infants that are low-sugar but high in electrolytes such as Pedialyte - also Pedialyte comes in freezer-pops which actually taste like popsicles, making it fairly easy to eat.
2007-03-06 20:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by melnd99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep those hands clean, don't share utensils with anyone (don't do this even if there isn't the stomach flu going around), keep hand sanitizer, if you can spray your desk with Lysol, do it, if you start to feel sick, pop a few Zinc tablets, up your Vitamin C, and keep hydrated. Hope this helps.
2007-03-06 21:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Genea_80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going around, so at least be prepared. Make sure you wash your hands bofore EVERYTIME you eat or put something in your mouth. In the meantime, some extra Vitamin C wouldn't hurt...orange, grape, or pineapple juice is all good.....even Sunny Delight.
2007-03-06 20:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your distance for awhile. Go to the Library and stay there for recess. Bring your lunch from home. Keep away from nasty sinks and toilets. Bring you a cup for water. Or bring your own water.
2007-03-06 21:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by gettysdeemer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to provide from getting sick is to stay in courintine!!!Tell your mom that you don't want to get sick?
2007-03-06 20:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by matikanova77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from people who are sick to prevent host from spreadng. hand washing is important
2007-03-06 20:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take your own lunch
2007-03-06 20:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by Zipps1986 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋