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Norovirus cases skyrocket across US, here's how to avoid the stomach bug

Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is spreading across the U.S. Here's what to know about the contagious virus and how best to prevent an infection.

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What is norovirus? What are the symptoms and how to avoid getting sick this winter

Ah, the classic signs of winter: Freezing temperatures, icy roads and empty tissue boxes. It's no secret that winter is a time when illness is prominent. Coughs, colds, and viruses are seemingly running rampant this time of year. This is thanks to the drier air and an influx of time spent indoors, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Stomach Bug? Here’s How To Soothe Norovirus Symptoms at Home

Norovirus cases are on the rise this winter. According to the CDC, there were a record 91 norovirus outbreaks reported by state health officials the week of December 5, 2024 (the most recent report)—the highest of the year.

Hand Sanitizer Won't Protect You From Norovirus

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Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?

No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm shell, Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told TODAY.com recently.

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Put down the hand sanitizer and use soap, how to prevent Norovirus

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Hand sanitizer isn't enough to kill norovirus, experts say. What should you do instead?

Hand sanitizer alone isn't enough to protect you from norovirus, experts say. So it's important to know how to stay safe and wash your hands properly.

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Norovirus: How it spreads, treatment and prevention

Outbreaks of norovirus, which causes acute gastroenteritis, leading people to get sick with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, are ...

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Best ways to prevent and treat norovirus in kids

Dr. Vinitha Moopen from Wellspan talks about the signs, symptoms and treatment of norovirus, also known as the stomach flu.

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How to prevent norovirus spread amid nationwide surge: What to know in Michigan

How long does norovirus last? People who fall ill with norovirus typically recover within one to three days, per the CDC.

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Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data

Rates of norovirus in that CDC system have reached levels at or above last season's peak in all regions of the country.

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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.

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Highly Contagious Norovirus Cases Spike This Season

Drivers of the increase in norovirus cases may include a new strain, but continued precautions, good hygiene, can help reduce ...

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How to prevent norovirus

Causing one to three days of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains, norovirus can easily spread and is difficult to prevent. While norovirus may only cause symptoms ...

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Norovirus cases on the rise amid seasonal cold and flu season

As cold and flu season runs rampant this winter, there's an extra virus to residents may have to work to avoid.Norovirus, a ...

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Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know

A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high ...

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