Doctors fear vomiting bug outbreak (Norwalk Virus: London Alert)

The Evening Standard (London) ^ | 3 Jan 2003 | Maxine Frith Health

[UKCajun]

Where is Iraq's "Dr. Germ" these days?

[My2Cents]

Hurl Alert!

[UKCajun]

Barf...

Calling ralph...

[strela]

Experts warned there will almost certainly be large-scale outbreaks of the bug, better known as winter vomiting virus, in the coming weeks as it reaches its seasonal peak.

Isn't there a Barbra Streisand special scheduled to run on Brit TV in "the coming weeks?" Somebody call the CDC - I think I've found the cause.

[UKCajun]

CDC is already on the case!

[norraad]

...on the big white phone!

[UKCajun]

...dial 0.

[Snowy]

This puking bug seems to be hitting SE Pennsylvania. We went to a Christmas party where three of the 8 couples couldn't make it because of puking. Has anyone else noticed this?

[k2blader]

Experts are unsure about why there has been such a huge increase in cases, but it has been linked to poor hygiene and food preparation in hospitals and care homes.

Hm, state hospitals, perchance?

[UKCajun]

CDC really is on the case and it is no longer funny.

Likely I suspect, bio-terror and/or a warning shot for things to come.

Actually, the Norwalk virus alone could cause a tremendous amount of economic devastation!

[Snowy]

That's interesting. I didn't know that. Hmmm.... could this whole thing started with the cruise ships? First, you taint the food, then after the short cruise, everyone gets on a plane and goes home.

[Archangelsk]

OK, everyone conjure up their favorite scene from Monty Python's "The Meaning of Life". You know what I mean ("Better get me a bucket".).

[Snowy]

"... one more mint"

[Ol' Sox]

It swept through our family over Christmas. Knocked us down, one at a time, like dominoes. Didn't know which end to stick on the throne.

yeah, I know...TMI

[Snowy]

Ew. I hate that. I hope you chose wisely! :)

[widowithfoursons]

Did symtoms include a lot of excessive sweating? (I'm talking torrents of perspiration).

[HairOfTheDog]

Man, I hate vomiting bugs!

[toast]

It got me in early November.

I never threw up so much or so hard. My neck muscles were sore for about three days afterward.

Thank God it only lasted a day.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Don't worry, Brits. This happens every time Bubba Klinton is in town.

[Taliesan]

My wife was hopitalized with something that sounds like this. No fever, just sudden and continuous vomiting.

It hit me a few days later, then my son.

I throw up about once a decade. This one episode will get me to retirement.