Why does everyone say it’s “anti-biotics”? There is no such statement in there.
“treated by our ship’s doctors with over-the-counter medication”
- the only reference to medication. OTC cannot be anti-biotics, anyway, and they did not specify such. Even if Rx it could’ve been Compazine or Phenergan, which help symptoms, not cure it.
FWIW, I’m now curious about how the noro was treated on board the ship. What was prescribed, administered. Also wondering if a ship can handle rehydration therapy for large numbers of patients if necessary. How issues like sanitation and infection control are handled. This subject would make for a very interesting, in-depth article.
And in the meantime, I’ll continue my avoidance of these floating bug farms.
“And it encouraged anyone with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea to avail themselves of “complimentary consultation and treatment” at the ship’s medical facility.”
I wonder what that entailed...?
Happens all the time, get used to it..........LOL!
“OTC cannot be anti-biotics”
Yes, they can. Many countries do not regulate antibiotics. Mexico, for example.
Growing up in India, my parents could buy antibiotics OTC. And almost any other drug, if one knew the exact name and dosage. My mother was our doctor 90% of the time.