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 outbreaks rise across the U.S.
There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks during the week of Dec. 5, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exceeding any other week in 2024 and the same week in previous years.
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
The Dose Transcript for January 9, 2025
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 ...
This Blood Type Is More Likely To Get The Norovirus, Studies Say
Doctors explain which blood type is more susceptible to norovirus, also known as the 24-hour flu and stomach bug. Plus, how ...
Cases of RSV, flu, COVID, and norovirus are on the rise as winter ‘sick season’ arrives
It’s sick season in Philly: the cold-weather months when cases of respiratory illnesses and the “stomach bug” norovirus rise.
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 ...
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 ...
Combatting the norovirus
Norovirus can survive on surfaces for weeks, and health officials say the virus can defeat most household cleaners. The ...
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 ...
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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.
NJ norovirus cases up 350% from 2023: What to know and how to protect yourself
There’s an alarming outbreak causing concern among health officials in New Jersey, as norovirus has been spreading rapidly — and doctors say it is highly contagious.