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6 New Facts About Stomach Flu
Every parent dreads hearing the three words, "My tummy hurts." Immediately, you start imagining the worst-case scenario: Your child is totally wiped out for days with nonstop vomiting and diarrhea; your home becomes a breeding ground for germs; and this flu spreads like wildfire through your entire family. Unfortunately, this is a reality. In stomach-virus season, entire classrooms and childcare centers can be taken by storm.
Thanks to a new vaccine that fights against rotavirus, a common stomach bug, the number of children who are getting sick with this infection has dropped significantly. But there's an increasing number of different strains of norovirus -- another major cause of tummy trouble, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To protect your family, read up on six surprising lessons about the so-called stomach flu.
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We wanted to make you aware of a new resource for moms, www.feelingflu.com. It has an assessment tool that can help moms figure out if they or their kids have swine flu. All information is research-based and in plain language. We are also having a free live chat for moms with pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene on November 5th at 10:00 AM Pacific time. Log in to www.drgreene.org/chat
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