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Dan from providence
post Nov 24 2008, 09:40 AM
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The elementary school 4 blocks away had over 75 students absent each day a week ago (of a total student body of 294) due to Norovirus, the nasty diarrhea/vomiting/cramps/aches stomach bug.

I do not want this illness. The only way you get it is by swallowing the virus. To do this means contact with a contaminated surface and not washing your hands before eating, or by being in a room where someone has recently vomited, as vomit is aerosoled and in the air for quite awhile after someone pukes. As few as 100 microns are all it takes to transmit it.

I know all this because I had a severe case of it Xmas 2002. Literally non-stop puking and diarrhea for 6-8 hours.

WASH YOUR HANDS. Use soap and hot water. Purell and other bullshit hand sanitizers are ineffective. Stay home if you are sick and clean surfaces with bleach.

I'd rather pay for a swift kick in the nuts than puke. YMMV.

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post Nov 24 2008, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(Dan from providence @ Nov 24 2008, 09:40 AM) *

The elementary school 4 blocks away had over 75 students absent each day a week ago (of a total student body of 294) due to Norovirus, the nasty diarrhea/vomiting/cramps/aches stomach bug.

I do not want this illness. The only way you get it is by swallowing the virus. To do this means contact with a contaminated surface and not washing your hands before eating, or by being in a room where someone has recently vomited, as vomit is aerosoled and in the air for quite awhile after someone pukes. As few as 100 microns are all it takes to transmit it.

I know all this because I had a severe case of it Xmas 2002. Literally non-stop puking and diarrhea for 6-8 hours.

WASH YOUR HANDS. Use soap and hot water. Purell and other bullshit hand sanitizers are ineffective. Stay home if you are sick and clean surfaces with bleach.

I'd rather pay for a swift kick in the nuts than puke. YMMV.

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Had it for New Year's day last year...awful.
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post Nov 24 2008, 09:47 AM
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Take the pain son and get back in the game.


A little regurgitated calamari never hurt no one.
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post Nov 24 2008, 09:47 AM
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I've been looking to lose some weight.
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post Nov 24 2008, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(DanPM @ Nov 24 2008, 10:47 AM) *

I've been looking to lose some weight.


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post Nov 24 2008, 10:30 AM
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Norovirus is the answer.



The question, "Why are the sink and toilet so close together in a bathroom?"
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post Nov 24 2008, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(Dook of Oil @ Nov 24 2008, 10:30 AM) *

Norovirus is the answer.
The question, "Why are the sink and toilet so close together in a bathroom?"



ITS A CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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post Nov 24 2008, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(Dan from providence @ Nov 24 2008, 09:40 AM) *

Literally non-stop puking and diarrhea for 6-8 hours.

This is exactly what happened to me the last time I ate wings at a Hooters...
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post Nov 24 2008, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(woodymq @ Nov 24 2008, 12:00 PM) *

This is exactly what happened to me the last time I ate wings at a Hooters...

was this before you passed out at the airport?
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post Nov 24 2008, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(DanPM @ Nov 24 2008, 11:01 AM) *

was this before you passed out at the airport?

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