Scared of Noro, should we cancel?

[Chica1581]

My husband wants to cancel our scheduled cruise because of the recent Noro virus reports on the Magic and Wonder. Any ideas on how I can convince him it likely won't affect us? Or should we really be concerned?

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

Tell your husband he is being ridiculous. Go on your trip and have fun. There's a chance of getting sick no matter where you choose to go.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

My husband wants to cancel our scheduled cruise because of the recent Noro virus reports on the Magic and Wonder. Any ideas on how I can convince him it likely won't affect us? Or should we really be concerned?

As noted, chances of getting Noro are pretty small. Yes, chances of getting sick at all are still there, anytime you go out in public. Biggest safety measure is wash, wash, wash your hands. Those disinfecting wipes do not kill noro.

 

[darnheather]

If either of you are medically fragile then speak to your doctor. Otherwise go and have a fantastic trip.

 

[NHDisneyFan]

What is the alternative vacation he'll bring you on? You might get a better/longer vacation out of the fear.

 

[cedricandsophie]

I got a Noro virus after dinner at narcoosees. It can happen anywhere. Don't worry about it. Otherwise just stay in house and don't go anywhere.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Tell your husband he could pick up Noro anywhere he's out in public. He could get it from a grocery cart, door handle, gym equipment, elevator button at work, etc. If you have kids, they could get it at school or daycare. The reasons we hear about it from cruise ships are:

1) It's a confined environment so it's easy to determine when there's an outbreak versus when it spreads in a community where people move about freely. It's more difficult to pinpoint that there is an outbreak and where it started in a community on land versus on a cruise ship.

2) Cruise ships are required to report the infections to the CDC if a certain percentage of guests and crew come down with the illness, 3% IIRC.

3) Cruise ship outbreaks of Noro make for great headlines on the news. The public apparently enjoys hearing about cruisers puking. An elementary school with Noro isn't going to garner the same attention.

 

[Chica1581]

Yes, he is more concerned about our four year old. The alternative is five nights at the contemporary resort at WDW. I'd rather do the cruise because I agree she could get Noro at school. However, getting her treated is easier on land than sea. You've all made great points!

 

[belac]

Wash you hands often, don't hold on to railings (or wash after). As far as convincing him; Washing our hands kept us along with the other 95% of passengers quite healthy throughout the recent April 27 Wonder Noro -cruise.
We also didn't use the Family or Mickey pool except when it was first opened, without anyone else there. We took stairs or empty elevators (wash after pushing buttons). That is all you can do anywhere you go, even a 5 star resort.
If he is so concerned, then do what you feel most comfortable doing.
If it will always be on you mind that it effects the enjoyment of the cruise then you may want to rethink the vacation. Good luck which ever way you decide to vacation

 

[MaleficentRN]

However, getting her treated is easier on land than sea. You've all made great points!

Not really. You can't cure Norovirus. The only treatment for Noro is time. You can keep from getting dehydrated by making sure you get plenty of fluids. Worse case scenario is you get severely dehydrated and you'd need an IV. They can take care of the in the ship's medical clinic.
It's a rare occurrence and one that is easily preventable.You only hear about the few hundred people that get Noro, not the tens of thousands that don't

 

[MelInAZ]

There was a big norovirus outbreak at Yellowstone a few years ago; it started just before our trip and eventually spread to Grand Teton National park. So yes you can get it anywhere, just be vigilant with hand-washing etc. I wouldn't cancel the cruise because of it.

 

[Markonefive]

Disneyland had a measles outbreak a few years ago. Restaurants and movie theatres and gyms and schools especially spread norovirus and other diseases all the time. Just more noticeable on a cruise because it is a confined space. I wouldn't cancel a trip because of it. In fact, I board the Wonder in 9 days in San Diego.

 

[bumbershoot]

However, getting her treated is easier on land than sea.

It's already been stated. There's no treatment. Fluids can be given onboard.

DS got full on rotavirus at home. Twice. Playground or store I assume. (One knows rota by the smell...one thinks noro is bad but rota omg)

For us caring for him was simple since he was young and my family believes in long term nursing. (Though even at 4 it wouldn't have been an issue to nurse for us) No matter how you do it, fluids nearly constantly. Food for strength even if they throw up 5 minutes later.

It'll ruin your cruise but at least you get to look outside the window, balcony, or fake porthole on Disney, instead of at your walls at home. And food can be brought to you instead of having to shop for it and make it.

It's all about hydration and any food for strength. He had noro a couple months ago (he and I have horrible fingers-in-mouth habits that we just break) and every five minutes I was making him eat or drink something. Even when he didn't want it. Even when he threw up moments later. Didn't matter. Constant vigilance against getting too weak or dehydrated.


But that's how to care for it once you have it.


First step. Wash your hands. On a cruise ship, wash them all the time.

Second step but really before the first, keep your hands out of your mouth.

Do that, and you don't have to wash your hands to keep yourself from getting sick. If you master that, hand washing is to help others from getting sick from you.

Should have come up with it earlier, but what finally helped my son realize that we've got to keep our fingers out of our mouths is to imagine that there's poop everywhere. And if we go to gnaw on our nails, we are eating someone else's poop.

Pretty much true, too.


If only stay away from a cruise if we were going to have a fully AT home vacation. No work, no gym, no play places, no store, no restaurant, no anywhere.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I AGREE, IT REALLY IS NO REASON TO CANCEL.

IF WHAT I am reading g there was only 1 person effected on the Magic and both vessels have been deep cleaned.

AKK

 

[summerrluvv]

It's already been stated. There's no treatment. Fluids can be given onboard.

DS got full on rotavirus at home. Twice. Playground or store I assume. (One knows rota by the smell...one thinks noro is bad but rota omg)

For us caring for him was simple since he was young and my family believes in long term nursing. (Though even at 4 it wouldn't have been an issue to nurse for us) No matter how you do it, fluids nearly constantly. Food for strength even if they throw up 5 minutes later.

It'll ruin your cruise but at least you get to look outside the window, balcony, or fake porthole on Disney, instead of at your walls at home. And food can be brought to you instead of having to shop for it and make it.

It's all about hydration and any food for strength. He had noro a couple months ago (he and I have horrible fingers-in-mouth habits that we just break) and every five minutes I was making him eat or drink something. Even when he didn't want it. Even when he threw up moments later. Didn't matter. Constant vigilance against getting too weak or dehydrated.


But that's how to care for it once you have it.


First step. Wash your hands. On a cruise ship, wash them all the time.

Second step but really before the first, keep your hands out of your mouth.

Do that, and you don't have to wash your hands to keep yourself from getting sick. If you master that, hand washing is to help others from getting sick from you.

Should have come up with it earlier, but what finally helped my son realize that we've got to keep our fingers out of our mouths is to imagine that there's poop everywhere. And if we go to gnaw on our nails, we are eating someone else's poop.

Pretty much true, too.


If only stay away from a cruise if we were going to have a fully AT home vacation. No work, no gym, no play places, no store, no restaurant, no anywhere.

Yes this!! Hand wash like crazy. I always bring liquid hand soap with us, and we wash the second we come back in the room. We wash while out and about, we always wash before touching any food that is going into our mouths. I wipe down the room with clorox wipes periodically, especially the door handles since I'm sure the stateroom attendants aren't washing their own hands in between cleaning staterooms. Maybe a little neurotic, but I figure it's the best I can do to prevent illness!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

My husband wants to cancel our scheduled cruise because of the recent Noro virus reports on the Magic and Wonder. Any ideas on how I can convince him it likely won't affect us? Or should we really be concerned?

I do sympathise as the running of Noro incidents on some websites, out of context does worry people. To be honest it's very irresponsible for it to be mentioned on trip planning websites, as it does concern and worry people.

I wish some websites wouldn't just out up anything about health, it's so out of context it leads to threads and upsetting people like this.

It's rare.
The DCL ships have high standards.
They have to report it, on low numbers say circa 3%.
Other places other than have ships gave it, you nay not be aware, do do not worry.

I really wish this intrusion would stop, it benefits no one.

Bottom line, they are doing everything they can to stamp it out, but some ill people lie on the health questionnaires as thry do not gave trip insurance, get on and spread it.

 

[rileyz]

WDW Thanksgiving 2008 we had 4/9 people in our party contract Noro. The only way to 100% not get it is to not leave your house.

 

[Ozarkglittergirl]

Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide wipes for Noro. I had to order it from Amazon as no one carried them here where we live.

 

[CScott095]

So I got off the Magic yesterday and first of all, never once did anyone say we had norovirus onboard. There was someone who ended up sick and that was handled beautifully. The staff worked tirelessly to serve food and drinks in the self-serve areas so that no one came in contact with the food after an illness was detected. I felt bad for the burden on the staff, but I also felt confident that Disney was working hard to contain any disease present on the ship. I would recommend to your husband not to cancel because of how Disney handled the situation and other vacation options have not! We had a great time and making my own bed this morning was sad!

 

[dcassetta]

I do sympathise as the running of Noro incidents on some websites, out of context does worry people. To be honest it's very irresponsible for it to be mentioned on trip planning websites, as it does concern and worry people.

I wish some websites wouldn't just out up anything about health, it's so out of context it leads to threads and upsetting people like this.

It's rare.
The DCL ships have high standards.
They have to report it, on low numbers say circa 3%.
Other places other than have ships gave it, you nay not be aware, do do not worry.

I really wish this intrusion would stop, it benefits no one.

Bottom line, they are doing everything they can to stamp it out, but some ill people lie on the health questionnaires as thry do not gave trip insurance, get on and spread it.

I have to disagree. The occasional discussion about Noro reminds people to be more vigilant about hand-washing.

Yes, the Disney ships have high standards, but the best way to protect yourself and your family is with knowledge about prevention. Especially because, as you state, some people are not truthful on the health form.