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The Truth About Norovirus

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Creator's Key Takeaways

norovirus is not the same as the flu according to WebMD while it's sometimes referred to as stomach flu flu is an infection of the respiratory system

the reason you hear about neuro virus on cruise ships is because they are required to report gastrointestinal illness

the best way to prevent it is to wash your hands often hand washing preferably in your own cabin with good old-fashioned soap and hot water

it is perfectly safe to go on cruise ships the standard by which cruise lines are held for sanitation is the highest in the world

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Wash hands often with soap and hot water, especially before eating, drinking, or after touching your face
✓Use your own restroom in your stateroom if there's an outbreak on board
✓If sick before a cruise, call the cruise line for alternative options; if sick during, report to crew and stay in your room
✓Leave the area and report to crew if you see someone get sick or vomit

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Risk of contracting norovirus on a cruise — Follow CDC prevention guidelines: wash hands often, use own restroom, report illness to crew, and stay in room if sick

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is norovirus and how does it spread?
QIs norovirus a cruise ship-specific illness?
QHow can you prevent norovirus on a cruise?
QWhat should you do if you contract norovirus on a cruise?
QIs it safe to go on a cruise despite norovirus concerns?

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Our sponsor https://cruiseline.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cttv Hey Cruisers, Are you interested in the truth about Norovirus? If you are taking a cruise soon, this is a topic that might concern you. There's a lot of misinformation out there about norovirus infection, norovirus symptoms, norovirus treatment, and norovirus prevention. Today we plan to clear that all up with the truth - straight from the CDC. If you'd rather read about it, you can check it out on the CDC website in this easy to understand article: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/pub/norovirus/norovirus.htm We hear about norovirus cruise ship stories all the time, but does it really happen that often? Is it just a cruise ship thing? What can be done to prevent it? In this video we hope to provide these answers, and a bit of a norovirus education for anyone interested in cruising. Even if you don't think you need norovirus explained, you may be surprised by some of the information in this video. Social Media & Website Links Website http://www.cruisetipstv.com http://www.cruisetipstv.com/whats-your-cruise-personality/ http://www.cruisetipstv.com/marketplace/ Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/cruisetipstv/ https://twitter.com/cruisetipstv/ https://www.facebook.com/CruiseTipsTV/ https://www.pinterest.com/Cruisetipstv/ https://www.youtube.com/CruiseTipsTV