Norovirus, aka the stomach flu, is at decade-high levels in the US. Know these early signs
Norovirus, also known as the dreaded stomach flu, is surging across the United States as the new year begins. The highly contagious gastrointestinal bug, which causes sudden bouts of 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.
Norovirus Spikes in U.S. as Stomach Bug Hits Hard
U.S. outbreaks this year are more than double what they were at the same time last year with the stomach virus causing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Norovirus cases spike, CDC says. What to know about the highly contagious stomach bug
Noroviruses, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, are “ common and highly contagious ,” according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. About 1 in 15 people across the U.S. get the virus annually, experts said.
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What are the symptoms of norovirus? The stomach bug sickening N.J.
If it seems like everyone in New Jersey is coming down with the worst stomach bug of their lives right now, it’s because they probably are. Outbreaks of norovirus, an extremely contagious illness that causes a host of nasty gastrointestinal issues,
Norovirus cases are on the rise in New Mexico. What to know about the stomach bug
Nationally, cases of norovirus doubled in early December 2024 compared to previous years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. Noroviruses causes about 21 million illnesses each year,
Norovirus outbreaks sweep California. How does stomach flu spread? What are symptoms?
How does norovirus spread? What are common symptoms? And how can you keep from getting sick? Here’s what to know: What is norovirus? Norovirus is a “very contagious” virus t
It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of ...
CDC reports increase in stomach flu cases: What that means for PA, Bucks County
The Centers for Disease Control recently reported an uptick in norovirus cases, otherwise known as the stomach flu.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and it’s not a good one: the latest data from the US Centers for ...
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
This year marked the worst in over a decade for stomach bug outbreaks on cruise ships docking in the US, according to the ...
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How to prevent norovirus spread amid nationwide surge: What to know in Michigan
Norovirus is a group of viruses that causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines, per the CDC. Norovirus is common and highly contagious and is the leading cause of ...
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, according to newly released ...
CDC reports increase in norovirus cases. Is the contagious stomach flu in Texas?
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported double the cases of norovirus compared with previous years in ...
Norovirus cases reportedly surge in Massachusetts, nasty stomach bug spreading across country: ‘Practice good hand hygiene’
Norovirus cases reportedly surge in Massachusetts, nasty stomach bug spreading across country: ‘Practice good hand hygiene’ ...