Sapphire Norovirus- any updates out there?

[Colo Cruiser]

Does anyone know if you can build immunity/tolerance to this virus?

 

20 or so cruises would help.

[Thumper69]

20 or so cruises would help.

 

I'm in for that, but wash your hands first.:D:D:p

[chipmaster]

I'm no medical doctor but as long as the virus isn't fast mutating I expect you do develop a resistance with repeated exposure. The question is how often one is or wants that exposure :D

 

All I know is after a few trips to the far east ( not 20 ) that the family and I can pretty much eat any of the street vendors with no ill effect but find many times my adventurous western companions don't fair very well :eek:

 

Does anyone know if you can build immunity/tolerance to this virus?

[karatemom2]

Does anyone know if you can build immunity/tolerance to this virus?

 

Like viruses that cause the common cold there are many different strains of norovirus, which makes it difficult for a person’s body to develop long-lasting immunity. Therefore, norovirus illness can recur throughout a person’s lifetime.

 

The best defense is avoiding people with an active infection and strict hand hygiene.

[aquilegia]

I also disagree. A ward of our local hospital is closed to visitors at the moment due to norovirus. It breaks out anywhere.