Diarrhoea and vomiting, sometime known as gastroenteritis, Norovirus or winter vomiting bug, are common in adults, children and babies. They're often caused by a stomach bug and should stop in a few days.

The advice is the same if you have diarrhoea and vomiting together or separately.

You can usually treat a tummy or sickness bug at home. Make sure you have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.

• stay at home and get plenty of rest
• drink lots of fluids, such as water or squash – take small sips if you feel sick
• carry on breast or bottle feeding your baby – if they're being sick, try giving small feeds more often than usual
• give babies on formula or solid foods small sips of water between feeds
• eat when you feel able to – you do not need to eat or avoid any specific foods
• take paracetamol if you're in discomfort – check the leaflet before giving it to your child

To help stop the spread:

• wash your hands with soap and water frequently
• wash any clothing or bedding that has poo or vomit on it separately on a hot wash
• clean toilet seats, flush handles, taps, surfaces and door handles every day
• do not prepare food for other people, if possible
• do not share towels, flannels, cutlery or utensils
• do not use a swimming pool until 2 weeks after the symptoms stop
• stay away from school, collge or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days

Get advice from NHS 111or call 111 if:

• you're worried about a baby under 12 months
• your child stops breast or bottle feeding while they're ill
• a child under 5 years has signs of dehydration – such as fewer wet nappies
• you or your child (over 5 years) still have signs of dehydration after using oral rehydration sachets
• you or your child keep being sick and cannot keep fluid down
• you or your child have bloody diarrhoea or bleeding from the bottom
• you or your child have diarrhoea for more than 7 days or vomiting for more than 2 days

Call 999 or go to A&E if you or your child:

• vomit blood or have vomit that looks like ground coffee
• have green or yellow-green vomit
• might have swallowed something poisonous
• have a stiff neck and pain when looking at bright lights
• have a sudden, severe headache or stomach ache