Cases of norovirus are on the rise. Here’s how you can protect yourself from the stomach bug
Lehigh Valley’s health networks are seeing abnormally high cases of the stomach bug that’s taking a large number of people ...
Your blood type may influence your vulnerability to norovirus, the winter vomiting virus
(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 'quad-demic': What you need to know as four viruses spike in Ohio, across the nation
Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff has cautioned Ohioans to continue to take these illnesses seriously.
Ohio Department of Health provides update on seasonal and respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus
Regarding avian influenza, while there have been outbreaks in poultry farms and flocks, there have been no reported human cases in Ohio. However, the doctor cautioned that people should avoid contact ...
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Researchers work to develop faster, more accurate virus detection for produce
Researchers in Spain are working to develop faster, more accurate methods for detecting viruses like human norovirus and hepatitis A in fresh produce. The ...
This virus is spreading rapidly in NC & there’s no treatment. Here’s how to stay safe
This virus is highly contagious and can be passed through close contact with an infected individual, through contaminated ...
The FDA Is Changing Food Safety Strategy Around Fresh and Frozen Berries
The FDA announced the changes in a “ prevention strategy ” to keep fresh and frozen berries from being contaminated with ...
Moderna May Have The Best Shot At A Vaccine For Stomach Flu
Cases of norovirus infections are surging, but coming up with a way to prevent them has proven to be a challenge.
Central Indiana is facing a surge in viruses
Recent data shows increases in five different viruses in Carmel wastewater since late fall, including norovirus, RSV, Influenza A, SARS-CoV-2 and human metapneumovirus. In southern Indiana, Monroe ...
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A Norovirus Vaccine May Be Coming
In those studies, people vaccinated with the mRNA shot generated antibodies that in lab tests effectively blocked the norovirus protein in human gut cells; those given a placebo vaccine did not ...
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Norovirus in South Jersey? Hospitals say respiratory illnesses chief concern this winter.
Camden County sent out a press release on how to prevent the spread of norovirus. Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, said that "According to ...
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Norovirus in Brevard: Here's how Health First chief medical officer recommends avoiding it
Norovirus: It comes on quickly, you can be contagious for weeks and hand sanitizer doesn't kill it. As norovirus plagues many families in Florida, with the state seeing the second-largest number ...