{"id":10926,"date":"2010-12-10T12:05:44","date_gmt":"2010-12-10T12:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chopsybaby.com\/magazine\/?p=10926"},"modified":"2018-07-02T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T12:55:47","slug":"hpa-warns-sickness-bug-sweeping-across-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chopsybaby.com\/magazine\/hpa-warns-sickness-bug-sweeping-across-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"HPA warns sickness bug sweeping across UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Health Protection Agency<\/strong> (HPA) is warning people about the increasing amount of <strong>norovirus<\/strong> sweeping across the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Known as Winter Vomiting Disease due to its winter prevalence, norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through contact or contaminated food and surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The virus rapidly spreads through schools and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Head of epidemiological services in the gastrointestinal diseases department at the HPA, Dr Bob Ada said: \u201cPeople who are unwell should ensure they take plenty of drinks to replace lost fluids and it\u2019s particularly important for those caring for young children or the elderly to ensure that they are well hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cThe first port of call if someone has symptoms consistent with norovirus should be to call NHS Direct or their local GP practice for advice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Symptoms include the sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhoea with a temperature, headache and stomach cramps.<\/p>\n<p>People suffering the virus are advised not to go to the GP and recover at home.<\/p>\n<p>HPA epidemiologist specialising in norovirus, John Harris said: \u201cNorovirus comes on fairly suddenly, with little warning and is highly contagious.\u00a0 Anyone who thinks they may have it should not to go to their doctor\u2019s surgery or A&amp;E as this could spread the illness to vulnerable people and healthcare workers. 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