It's only November but Flu season is already hitting this area hard. For all you Germaphobes out there what's the best defense?
Seriously, let's stay healthy this year.
Which hand sanitizers kill stomach flu viruses?
Seriously, let's stay healthy this year.
Which hand sanitizers kill stomach flu viruses?
Answer: Germstar®Noro
Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of the gastroenteritis viruses. It does not kill them but it washes them off your hands and down the drain. But when you can’t get to a sink, you need something else. Regular 62% alcohol hand sanitizer gels such as regular Purell® do a great job killing rotavirus but are not that great at killing norovirus1 (they are better than nothing, though).
The company Germstar® has specifically designed a hand sanitizer that kills norovirus! It is called Germstar®Noro.
Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of the gastroenteritis viruses. It does not kill them but it washes them off your hands and down the drain. But when you can’t get to a sink, you need something else. Regular 62% alcohol hand sanitizer gels such as regular Purell® do a great job killing rotavirus but are not that great at killing norovirus1 (they are better than nothing, though).
The company Germstar® has specifically designed a hand sanitizer that kills norovirus! It is called Germstar®Noro.
you can only purchase here:
http://www.germstar.com/us/index.php?pg=sanitizers&sub=2
Annie Pryor has created a great site with Q & A and hard facts:
http://www.germstar.com/us/index.php?pg=sanitizers&sub=2
Annie Pryor has created a great site with Q & A and hard facts:
Learn the facts of this Virus:
http://sites.google.com/site/stopthestomachflu/Home
http://sites.google.com/site/stopthestomachflu/Home
How long is a person contagious after having the stomach flu?
Answer: A person is still contagious for at least 3 days after symptoms have stopped. A person is contagious starting from the moment they start to feel sick and possibly even a little bit before that. In one study, Noroviruses were detected in the stool individuals 15 hours after they ingested norovirus1. Usually symptoms don't start until 24-48 hours after ingestion. So, if people don't wash their hands well after using the bathroom, they can spread the germs to others before they even know they are going to get sick. People are contagious for at least 3 days after all stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) symptoms have completely stopped and they feel perfectly fine. That means that even when they feel fine they still have the virus in their stool for at least 3 days. Studies have shown that the viruses are present in the stool for two weeks and sometimes longer so a person can be contagious even longer. If your child suffered from Rotavirus, they are definitely contagious for 2 weeks or more. This is why it is so important to wash your hands well after you go to the bathroom and keep you bathroom clean.
The other nasty virus H1N1:
H1N1 TIPS
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensist and Thryoid Specialist) who shares the following insights as to how to prevent or mitigate H1N1 and other flus. He states: While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu).1. Frequent hand washing (well highlighted in all official communications).2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of the face (other than eating, bathing)3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (Listerine is fine if you don’t like salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate (grow) and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. Gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of this method.4. Clean your nostrils at least once every day using Q-tips dipped in warm salt water. You can also use a Netti Pot.5. Boost natural immunity with foods loaded with vitamin C.6. Drink many warm liquids including tea, coffee and hot water with lemon. Doing so helps clear viral populations by sweeping them down into the stomach where they are not able to survive.
H1N1 TIPS
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensist and Thryoid Specialist) who shares the following insights as to how to prevent or mitigate H1N1 and other flus. He states: While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu).1. Frequent hand washing (well highlighted in all official communications).2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of the face (other than eating, bathing)3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (Listerine is fine if you don’t like salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate (grow) and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. Gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of this method.4. Clean your nostrils at least once every day using Q-tips dipped in warm salt water. You can also use a Netti Pot.5. Boost natural immunity with foods loaded with vitamin C.6. Drink many warm liquids including tea, coffee and hot water with lemon. Doing so helps clear viral populations by sweeping them down into the stomach where they are not able to survive.
Stay Healthy!!
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