Norovirus on the Rise in Bakersfield

1. Norovirus on the Rise in Bakersfield

Earlier this month, over 150 people became sick on a cruise ship sailing from San Francisco.

2. Earlier this month, over 150 people became sick on a cruise ship sailing from San Francisco.

Norovirus can spread through contaminated food, water, and surfaces, as well as through contact with sick people.

3. Norovirus can spread through contaminated food, water, and surfaces, as well as through contact with sick people.

The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain.

4. The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain.

While the number of norovirus cases in Kern County are not reportable

5. While the number of norovirus cases in Kern County are not reportable

Adventist Health Sees Increase in Norovirus Symptoms

6. Adventist Health Sees Increase in Norovirus Symptoms

There is no vaccine for norovirus, but there are steps you can take to prevent infection

7. There is no vaccine for norovirus, but there are steps you can take to prevent infection

Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of norovirus

8. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of norovirus

Be Careful About What You Put in Your Body

9.  Be Careful About What You Put in Your Body

If you experience symptoms of norovirus, stay home from work or school to avoid spreading the illness to others. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

2.  If you experience symptoms of norovirus, stay home from work or school to avoid spreading the illness to others. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.