JudyD0114

Adding to my last comment, I know the “patch” cannot prevent Noroviris. I was just wondering if one gets that virus, would the patch help alleviate the symptoms, at least somewhat? So I guess the answer is no. 😞 My next question to the general cruisecritic community….how likely is it that you will catch a virus that’s going around the ship? I know that hand sanitizer doesn’t kill the virus. The only thing that prevents Noroviris is washing your hands w/soap & warm/hot water. Besides washing your hands before touching anything near your face, (eating, rubbing your eyes, etc) & wearing a mask when in any kind of a crowd, what are your suggestions for staying well? I AM taking this cruise, so PLEASE don’t tell me to cancel. We are paying a fortune for this “trip of a lifetime” and want to do everything possible to stay well & enjoy every minute of it. THANK YOU.

I am grateful to see this topic on cruise critic. Up until now, when I would talk about my anxiety concerning seasickness, everyone would poo poo it, or tell me to just not think about it. It is a huge concern for me. We are leaving in 1 month on a Panama Canal cruise from Ft. Lauderdale. I will have the patches. Another big concern is getting sick during the cruise. We read all the time about illnesses going through cruise ships like wildfire, since everyone is in close proximity. Does anyone know if the patches also work for the noroviris? (Stomach flu) Thank you for not laughing at my questions/concerns.