my son has it and im worried ill get it while hes still sick and ill need help taking care of him, but someone said if i lasted 48 hours after he first showed signs then im in the clear, is this true or should i still be worried?
2007-03-18 03:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by toolate 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
sorry stomach virus, like a 24 hour bug i guess they call it
2007-03-18 03:57:46 · update #1
It could take 3-5 days to contract the virus. But then again it depends on what it is! No you still have to worry about getting the virus because you have not lasted 3-5 days. If I were you I would take echinactia vitamins and drink plenty of orange juice.
2007-03-18 04:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Freshman15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the specific virus's incubation period. But don't worry too much, drink fresh orange juice and vitamins and keep your hands clean and change the air in the house, without creating drafts or getting cold. This is pretty much all you can do, and hope your immune system is stronger. I bet you'll be fine and your son too.
2007-03-18 10:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends entirely on what the virus is. It can be as few as a few hours for chickenpox, a few weeks for mono, or a few years for HIV.
Without more information, it is impossible to give a good answer.
2007-03-18 10:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by The Tridentine Avenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The interval period between contacting the infection and developing the symptoms is called incubation period it varies according to the disease.
2007-03-18 11:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by drsuria_cbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, what virus, that might help!!!!!!
2007-03-18 10:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by lalala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋