The vulnerable and those with long term health conditions in Wyre Forest are being encouraged to take extra care this winter to avoid norovirus also known as the winter vomiting bug.
For most people the condition is an unpleasant experience which requires plenty of fluids and rest. However for people who are already ill or vulnerable such as the elderly, very young, those in hospital or those with long term conditions it can have a much greater impact.
Dr Simon Rumley, Chair and Clinical Lead at NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “When people have norovirus they usually make a full recovery within one or two days, but this is not the case for everyone.
“For patients already ill, in hospital or those with long term conditions, this virus can cause further health complications. It is vital therefore to prevent the spread of the condition to help protect yourself and protect others.
“Public places like hospitals, schools and offices, are susceptible to outbreaks and people should stay at home until they are free of the symptoms – as it’s a virus, it cannot be treated with antibiotics.”
