The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the ...
Norovirus and the stomach flu aren't the same thing. Here's what doctors wish patients knew, from the American Medical Association.
To avoid catching the virus, colloquially known as "stomach flu," wash your hands with soap and water, and avoid touching ...
How does it spread? Norovirus lives in stool and vomit, and it can spread easily. Infrequent handwashing, unclean countertops ...
Boone Health reports seeing cases of a variety of viruses. According to Boone Health, they are seeing cases of the norovirus, ...
RSV is usually contagious for three to eight days. A patient also may be contagious a day or two before experiencing symptoms ...
Vomiting bug norovirus is up 80% compared to same period last year according to NHS hospital data while other winter bugs are ...
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Lab-confirmed cases only represent a portion of flu cases since many people stay home sick and are not tested. Norovirus, which causes bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, is only tracked by outbreaks ...