IT is uncomfortable to talk about and to have. It is defined as loose or liquid stool occurring 2 or more times in 24 hours. It is wise to stay home as this is your body trying to clear a germ. Severe cases may require medical help and it can be contagious. Please give your body 24 hours after the symptoms stop before returning to school.
An ounce of Prevention - Germs, viruses and bacteria mainly travel by cough touch and body fluids:
cough- through the air to others eyes, noses, mouths
touch- contaminated hands touching surfaces that others then touch
Direct contact with blood or body fluids.
Washing hands, covering coughs, staying home to rest-(limit television and computer time), good personal hygiene, eating small healthy meals, keeping hydrated, will help prevent and shorten illnesses.
