A Norovirus Vaccine May Be Coming
“Commonly known as the stomach flu, norovirus has been around forever, and has become the leading cause of gastroenteritis or inflammation of the intestinal tract that causes vomiting and diarrhea,” says Dr. Edmund Milder, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital and UC San Diego Health.
How to clean before, during and after norovirus
The highly contagious stomach bug calls for “enhanced precautions” — the highest level of cleaning.
How Much Longer Do We Have to Wait for a Norovirus Vaccine?
Despite millions of cases of norovirus in the U.S. each year—and a current surge in outbreaks—there is still no vaccine for the stomach bug. Here's why it's taking so long, and how close we are to a norovirus vaccine.
Norovirus can defeat most household cleaners. Here’s what actually works
Norovirus cases are surging in the US, in part because it’s highly contagious and hard to kill. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why norovirus can get past many household disinfectants and describes the most effective ways to stop it from spreading in your home.
Norovirus cases on the rise
Norovirus is sweeping through California. The contagious stomach virus is now fueled by a new strain, accounting for nearly 70% of outbreaks. Infectious disease physician at Kaiser Permanente East Bay Jacek Skarbinski joined us on 'The Nine' with more insight on how to keep you and your family safe.
What do I need to know about norovirus? - Transcript
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Norovirus numbers up in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is seeing record-high numbers of norovirus cases.
Norovirus in Brevard: Here's how Health First chief medical officer recommends avoiding it
Health First's chief medical officer gives advice on how to avoid norovirus, one of the most common causes of the 'stomach ...
Winter health concerns answered: Norovirus, dry skin, more
From protecting against norovirus to hydrating your hair and skin, NBC medical contributor Dr. John Torres stops by TODAY to ...
Minnesota ERs strained as cases of flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus surge across the country
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a ...
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Norovirus Cases Are Spiking Nationwide: How to Protect Yourself from the Stomach Bug
Norovirus infections can occur at any time of year, but they tend to peak during the colder winter months—that happens every ...
Norovirus Outbreaks: Public Health Official Warns of New Strain
The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the ...
New Jersey woman shares harrowing battle with norovirus as it continues to spread across the country
Susan Striewski is happy to be back at work in South Jersey after a nasty bout with the virus that quickly spread through her ...
Combatting the norovirus
Norovirus can survive on surfaces for weeks, and health officials say the virus can defeat most household cleaners. The ...
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As GI issues rise in Virginia, doctors offers $1,200+ to seniors willing to test norovirus vaccine
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting emergency department and urgent care visits for gastrointestinal illnesses were “elevated” across the Commonwealth for the week ending on January 4.
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 ...
Norovirus Outbreaks: Doctors Warn Common Precaution Won't Prevent Illness
Hand sanitizer isn't as effective as handwashing at preventing the spread of norovirus, doctors and the CDC warn.