Submitted by Ok_Caregiver_2056 t3_yxxl6i in RhodeIsland
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Proof-Variation7005 t1_iwr4zl9 wrote
With it being November, it's pretty much a given that influenza is ramping up.
BobJacobs2022 t1_iwrbl1x wrote
The new Covid varriant has GI issues with it. Seeing a ton of Strep but not so much Flu these days.
glassandcats t1_iwrnd1t wrote
I just had one so I’m going to say yes. Tested negative for Covid so I don’t think it’s related to any new variant.
craftyxena73 t1_iwrofm5 wrote
My kid just had a stomach bug that lasted 24 hours. The school nurse said it’s something that’s going around
shortys7777 t1_iwrqr1o wrote
No
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iwrvkgz wrote
Tested twice for Covid and was negative
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iwrvppb wrote
Same. Tested negative twice for Covid days apart
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iwrvsdf wrote
Thanks for that info
craftyxena73 t1_iwrw4qf wrote
Tested negative for covid btw
SharpCookie232 t1_iwrwmq3 wrote
I'm on the Mass / RI border and our school is getting slammed with the stomach virus. It's just starting to ease up.
Easywind42 t1_iws2i68 wrote
Went from 70-30 out. Tis the season for sicknesses
Budderfist632 t1_iws4h0x wrote
My father went to the mall yesterday and after eating food there he was up all night having to go to the bathroom.
BobJacobs2022 t1_iws58lr wrote
Yeah. Seeing that a lot too. People you think will have Covid are not.
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iws8bt0 wrote
Me too. Tested negative twice
LionMcTastic t1_iws9rla wrote
There's a lot of sickness going around everywhere. I can't take my kids to the playground without getting sick for 2 weeks
SuddenlySimple t1_iwsbndx wrote
Yup...you just confirmed it for me...my son had it on Monday and a friend that has been here came over this morning with the same symptoms...felt and looked tired and said his stomach was nauseous
theanti_girl t1_iwscw9z wrote
Agreed. This question never makes sense to me. There is literally always shit going around all the time.
j_0 t1_iwss27i wrote
JBlaze323 t1_iwsxz8t wrote
I also want add RSV has been seen a lot in the schools as well
glennjersey t1_iwszp3f wrote
Maybe?
Ruca705 t1_iwt7jg3 wrote
Influenza is not a stomach virus.
Proof-Variation7005 t1_iwtdpa8 wrote
Vomiting and diarrhea are pretty fucking common symptoms of it….
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iwtm3gc wrote
ME TOO! Also tested negative twice for Covid. Feel better soon ✌️
Subject_Ad_2919 t1_iwtzw46 wrote
My boyfriend got this recently
401jamin t1_iwu08yv wrote
Rsv went around hard. Most of my kids daycare got it. Last I heard Covid at home tests don’t pick up new variants. My wife had Covid 3 weeks ago and tested negative on everything except pcr.
Angelicsunshine t1_iwus0xw wrote
Flu, virus, cold, covid, allergies, it's illness roulette right now
silverhammer96 t1_iwuwfum wrote
There’s always a slew of flu/stomach virus outbreaks during this time of year
mkmck t1_iwvp75q wrote
Probably
flatgreyrust t1_iww2es0 wrote
They’re not actually, there’s just tons of viruses that are colloquially/incorrectly referred to as the flu.
Proof-Variation7005 t1_iww89aa wrote
I get that "stomach flu" colloquially is not influenza, but I assure you that nausea/vomiting/diarrhea can and are influenza symptoms, especially in children.
Downvote and disagree all you want. Or maybe send a nice email and tell the Centers for Disease Control their website is wrong, and John Hopkins Medicine, and the Mayo Clinic too.
Ok_Caregiver_2056 OP t1_iwwb9wc wrote
Oh no!! I didn't know that!! Actually 5 people I know tested positive for Covid with an at home test when they started getting flu like symptoms. I haven't been around them and no fever or flu symptoms here. But I'm sure tons of covid infected people test negative with those home tests.
therealDrA t1_iwwja31 wrote
Influenza type b is absolutely associated with GI symptoms.
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RealKing17 t1_iwxavog wrote
I can say that I came to RI for the first time a week ago and came home with a cold. The first in 2 years 😅
huh_phd t1_iwr2347 wrote
Call any urgent care center and ask. They'd know.