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Upset stomach? It may be more than that. Shigella Columbus is having an outbreak of Shigella, a germ that causes a diarrhea illness that can lead to dehydration and hospitalization. It spreads easily and is most common among 2 – 4 year olds who are not fully toilet-trained, their family members, child care providers and playmates. Know it. Stop it. Prevent it. What To Look For Diarrhea Fever Stomach Cramps Nausea or Vomiting What You Can Do To Stop It Wash hands often, especially after going to the bathroom or changing diapers, before eating and before making food or drinks. Stay home when sick. See a medical provider for testing and diagnosis. Learn More www.publichealth.columbus.gov COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 www.publichealth.columbus.gov 10/2012

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Page 1: Shigella - Columbus, Ohio2012/10/18  · Shigella Columbus is having an outbreak of Shigella, a germ that causes a diarrhea illness that can lead to dehydration and hospitalization

Upset stomach? It may be more than that.

Shigella

Columbus is having an outbreak of Shigella, a germ that causes a diarrhea illness that can lead to dehydration and hospitalization.

It spreads easily and is most common among 2 – 4 year olds who are not fully toilet-trained, their family members, child care providers and playmates.

Know it. Stop it. Prevent it.

What To Look For•Diarrhea•Fever•Stomach Cramps•Nausea or Vomiting

What You Can Do To Stop It•Wash hands often, especially

after going to the bathroom or changing diapers, before eating and before making food or drinks.

•Stay home when sick. •See a medical provider for

testing and diagnosis.

Learn More www.publichealth.columbus.gov

COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH • 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 • www.publichealth.columbus.gov • 10/2012