Self-care advice
Self-care advice
GENERAL ADVICE FOR CUSTOMERS INCLUDES:4
- Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids (small sips can help if feeling nauseous)
- Paracetamol can be taken for pain if appropriate
- Babies should still be breast or bottle fed if they have diarrhoea – it may be better to give smaller feeds more frequently if they are being sick
- Babies on formula or solid foods should be given sips of water between feeds (but formula should NOT be diluted)
- Avoid fruit juice or fizzy drinks as they can make diarrhoea worse
TO AVOID SPREADING ANY INFECTION:4
- Good personal hygiene (handwashing after going to the toilet and before eating), careful preparation of food and drinking clean water all help to prevent infection
- Any clothing or bedding soiled with poo/vomit should be washed separately in a hot wash
- Surfaces such as toilet seats, taps and door handles should be cleaned daily (and then hands thoroughly washed)
- Don’t share towels or cutlery, and don’t prepare food for others if affected
- Don’t use a swimming pool until at least 48 hours after symptoms stop
Mini Quiz
For how many hours after diarrhoea and/or vomiting has stopped can someone return to school/work?
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Correct. Well done! It is important to advise customers to stay off school or work until they have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least two days.4
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