If you are sick and work in food service, you should contact your supervisor. If you need assistance, contact the staff at your Community Center. If you have questions or concerns about your food intake, you may call the Dining Services dietician at 73 or send email to your Housing director and let your parent/s know if you are ill. You can ask a friend to make arrangements to bring you food from the dining room. Call for medical advice if you have no improvement within 48 hours after starting Imodium. After the passage of a soft, formed stool, you can resume a normal diet. If diarrhea is the only symptom, try Imodium, a non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication available at the UHS Pharmacy according to package directions. If you vomited after taking oral contraceptive pills, use a back-up contraception method for the rest of the month. Retake medications if vomiting occurs within 30 minutes of taking usual medication.
Try foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, dry toast, soda crackers (these foods are called BRAT diet). When you can tolerate clear liquids for several hours without vomiting and if you're hungry, try eating small amounts of bland foods.Examples include water, sports drinks, flat soda, clear broth, gelatin, flavored ice, popsicles or apple juice. Next, sip clear liquids every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours.Sip small amounts of water or suck ice chips every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours.Do not eat or drink anything for several hours after vomiting.Touching contaminated objects then touching your mouthįor vomiting, follow these instructions in order:.Having close contact with another person who is infected, for example by providing health care or sharing food or utensils.People are contagious from the moment they begin to feel ill until at least three days after recovery. Good hygiene is critical to break the chain of transmission (see Prevention). Norovirus, a common cause of infectious outbreaks, can easily spread from person to person. Dehydration is the most serious complication. See also When to Call for Medical Advice. However, sometimes people become dehydrated and need medical treatment. People may feel very sick and vomit many times a day. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Overeating or overdrinking (especially alcohol).
Consumption of irritating food, drink or medication.from food that has been improperly stored Bacteria, parasites, viruses (including norovirus).If you experience diarrhea and/or vomiting, you may wish to get Nurse Advice by Phone. Community Matters - Required Online Courses.What is the Health Service Fee for Students?.
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