What can I do to prevent gastroenteritis?

Question

I work in a school and the stomach flu is in the air. What can I take to prevent this? I have heard that it is good to take probiotics and charcoal to avoid catching it. I want to prevent gastro for my boy and me since he is fragile and often catches everything.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! Activated charcoal and probiotics have not been proven effective in preventing or treating symptoms of gastroenteritis. They are usually used for other conditions The advice I can give you revolves around hygiene measures: recommending that people who are sick stay home to rest and avoid contaminating others, and encouraging frequent hand washing. Hope this helps, don't hesitate if you have any other questions!