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The viruses that cause Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) damage the cells in the lining of the small intestine. As a result, fluids leak from the cells into the intestine and produce watery diarrhea. Four types of viruses cause most Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis).

 

Flu Shot Locator ( seasonal and H1N1)

Pregnant women and others at risk should get H1N1 flu shots as soon as they are available in their communities. Click flu .gov to get the latest information on where to get vaccinated. This information is being updated regularly by states as more vaccine becomes available.

The new swine flu strain is also named:
swine influenza A, H1N1, swine virus, North American flu and influenza A (H1N1).

If you develop symptoms of flu, but you're otherwise feel healthy, stay home from work or school, get plenty of rest, and take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for symptom relief. But if you are pregnant, have underlying health problems or develop severe symptoms, then seek medical attention.


Symptoms:
Swine flu / H1N1 symptoms in humans are similar to those of infection with other flu strains:
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Body aches
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Swine flu symptoms develop three to five days after you're exposed to the virus and can continue for about eight days, starting one day before you get sick and continuing until you are well.

When to see a doctor-
It's not necessary to call a doctor if you're generally healthy and you develop swine flu symptoms, such as fever, cough and body aches. Do call your doctor, however, if you have flu symptoms and you're pregnant or you have a chronic disease, such as emphysema or a heart condition.

Causes -

Flu / N1H1 viruses infect the cells lining your nose, throat and lungs. The virus enters your body when you inhale contaminated droplets or transfer live virus from a contaminated surface to your eyes, nose or mouth on your hand.
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  • Rotavirus is the leading cause among children 3 to 15 months old and the most common cause of diarrhea in children under the age of 5 years. Symptoms of rotavirus infection appear 1 to 2 days after exposure. Rotavirus typically causes vomiting and watery diarrhea for 3 to 8 days, along with fever and abdominal pain. Rotavirus can also infect adults who are in close contact with infected children, but the symptoms in adults are milder. In the United States, rotavirus infections are most common from November to April.
  • Adenovirus occurs mainly in children under the age of 2 years. Of the 49 types of adenoviruses, one strain affects the gastrointestinal tract causing vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms typically appear 1 week after exposure. Adenovirus infections occur year round.
  • Caliciviruses cause infection in people of all ages. This family of viruses is divided into 4 types, the noroviruses being the most common and most responsible for infecting people. The noroviruses are usually responsible for epidemics of Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) and occur more frequently from October to April. Infected people experience vomiting and diarrhea, fatigue, headache, and sometimes muscle aches. The symptoms appear within 1 to 3 days of exposure.
  • Astrovirus also infects primarily infants, young children, and the elderly. This virus is most active during the winter months. Vomiting and diarrhea appear within 1 to 3 days of exposure.
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