Can you get norovirus from an airplane?


Can you get norovirus from an airplane? Although this investigation serves as an extreme example, it is possible that norovirus transmission occurs regularly on airplanes on a smaller scale, the authors warn in Clinical Infectious Diseases.


Why do I get an upset stomach after flying?

On long-haul flights, changes in cabin pressure during take-off and landing can lead to health problems. Air pressure in the cabin is lower than at sea level. As cabin pressure falls while flying, gas starts to expand. As a result, you may feel pressure in your stomach or digestive system.


Can you catch a sickness bug on a plane?

Yes, You Can Catch the Flu From Your Seatmate.


What is jet belly?

Jet belly: (noun) the bloated state in which your stomach inflates post-flight. Also, a very unpleasant feeling. May also make you look like you're 3 months pregnant. So how does one prevent this jet belly? Well, it all depends on what you eat on the plane.


What are the side effects of flying on a plane?

The cramped conditions and long periods of being less active on a flight can cause pain, stiffness or swelling of your legs. Being less active can lead to slow blood flow in your veins which increases your risk of developing a blood clot, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVTs most commonly form in the legs.