What is the stomach flu going around? What to know about norovirus, symptoms to watch for
Here's what you need to know about norovirus, or the stomach flu. According to the CDC, "norovirus is a very contagious virus" that causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines and leads to vomiting and diarrhea.
CDC reports increase in norovirus cases: What to know about the stomach flu
CDC reported 91 cases of norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach flu, which is over double the highest number recorded between 2021 and 2024. The report comes after a Minnesota Department of Health press release stating Minnesota saw double the average number cases of stomach flu in December.
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If COVID-19 taught us anything it's that washing your hands is often the best thing to do to prevent the spread of infections, including norovirus.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has previously signaled that influenza A, COVID and RSV are on the rise across the U.S. Now, the risk of catching norovirus — more commonly known as the stomach flu — is escalating,
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Norovirus, aka the stomach flu, is at decade-high levels in the US. Know these early signs
Norovirus, aka the stomach flu, is surging across the United States as 2025 begins. Here's what to know about norovirus symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention.
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Norovirus: Highly contagious stomach virus remains a persistent public health concern
According to the National Institute for Infectious Diseases, approximately one in 15 Americans will contract norovirus ...
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships — sickening more than 800 people. All of ...
Norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
The number of cases of a wretched stomach bug are up in parts of the US this winter, according to government data. Here's ...
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What virus is going around? The flu, COVID, norovirus – and don't forget RSV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already signaled that influenza A, COVID and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise across the U.S. Now, the risks of getting RSV – a virus ...
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Stomach bug symptoms to know as norovirus cases are surging in parts of the U.S.
stomach pain and diarrhea, common symptoms include nausea, body aches, headache and fever. Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct ...
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Norovirus cases are on the rise in the US. Here's what you need to know
Although it's often referred to as the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," norovirus illness is not related to influenza. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., causing 58% ...
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Norovirus cases on the rise. Here's what to know about the illness and how to stay safe.
During the week of Dec. 5, the CDC reported 91 cases of norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach flu, which is more than double the highest number recorded in the same time period between ...
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States.
This nasty stomach bug is spreading in N.J., health officials warn
After a busy holiday season spent with friends and family, millions of Americans find themselves starting the New Year ...