Food Poisoning And Stomach Flu Prevention And Treatment

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Stomach Flu and Food Poisoning Prevention

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There’s a saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that holds true for all diseases, including stomach flu and food poisoning.

For most people, stomach flu infections and food poisoning cases normally resolve after a few days. However, for immuno-compromised people such as the sick, the very young and the very old, these diseases can be life threatening. This is the reason why preventing their spread is very important.

Vaccination; proper hygiene practices; separation of personal items; avoiding close contact; proper food handling; observing proper food safety and storage; proper sanitation and disinfection practices; and taking precautions when traveling are important ways to prevent the spread of these diseases. By observing these strictly, the chances of catching and spreading gastroenteritis can be lessened.