Norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths annually mostly among older adults, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 19 million to 21 million cases in the U.S. each year.

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Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection that causes stomach or intestinal irritation and inflammation. It's known as the "stomach flu" or stomach bug but has nothing to do with ...

Norovirus is a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. While it's commonly called the stomach flu or stomach bug, norovirus is not related to the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus.