Public Health Isle of Man is aware that diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V) is circulating in the Isle of Man.
D&V is often caused by a stomach bug and should stop in a few days. Public Health is reminding people to:
- Keep hydrated;
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet and before preparing food;
- If you have symptoms of D&V Stay at home and remember the 48 hour rule.
Public Health says to seek urgent medical attention if:
- you’re worried about a baby under 12 months
- your child stops breast or bottle feeding while they’re ill
- a child under 5 years has signs of dehydration, such as fewer wet nappies
- you or your child (over 5 years) still have signs of dehydration after using oral rehydration sachets
- you or your child keep being sick and cannot keep fluid down
- you or your child have bloody diarrhoea or bleeding from the bottom
- you or your child have diarrhoea for more than 7 days or vomiting for more than 2 days.
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