Incubation period | Norovirus infection in babies – how dangerous is that?

Incubation period

The incubation period is 6 to 50 hours. The incubation period describes the time between infection with the pathogen and the appearance of symptoms. Already during this period, the infected patient can infect people in his or her environment.

How do I as a mother protect myself from infection when breastfeeding?

It is important to isolate immediately all sick people in the vicinity. One should try to avoid contact with sick or potentially sick people. If this is not completely possible, strict hygiene measures are required.

Surfaces and hands must be cleaned regularly with a special disinfectant that is also effective against viruses. If possible, separate toilets and sanitary facilities should be used. In case of contact with vomit a mouthguard should be worn.

Furthermore, strict food hygiene must be ensured. If the child is already sick, breastfeeding should be continued in order to maintain the fluid intake of the child. The above mentioned hygiene measures can be used to protect against infection.