(THE CONVERSATION) In the last few months, schools all over the country have closed because of outbreaks of norovirus. Also known as stomach flu, norovirus infections cause watery diarrhea, low-grade ...
The FDA just announced changes to help make berries sold in the U.S. safer to eat, lowering the odds you’ll get norovirus or ...
Flathead County continues to see an uptick of influenza cases and was home to a norovirus outbreak in December. "Each year brings a different picture but it's not unusual to begin seeing an increase ...
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous ...
The illness is tough to avoid once someone in your house gets sick, but medical experts have some tips to reduce your risk.
The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
A surge in respiratory illness is typical for this time of year, and the simultaneous outbreak of highly contagious norovirus is piling on to the public health risk. Commonly known as stomach flu, ...
"We do see an increase of norovirus activity during the winter months," said Berber. "We are seeing it regionally." Health leaders say norovirus outbreaks can happen throughout the year but are most ...
MedStar Health Urgent Care in our region is experiencing an uptick in norovirus across its 33 clinics, says its spokesperson.
Norovirus is a nasty stomach bug that causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and more — and it’s continuing to spread across the US.
This virus is highly contagious and can be passed through close contact with an infected individual, through contaminated ...