How can older adults stay safe during the ‘Quad-emic’
The U.S. faces a potential 'Quad-emic' with rising cases of flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus. Older adults, especially those ...
Stomach bug cases are plaguing Arizona. What to know about norovirus
If you're ill with the "stomach flu," you're not alone. Norovirus is surging across Arizona, is highly contagious and spreads ...
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Rising Viral Illnesses Point to Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes and Failure to Follow Easy Infection Prevention Measures
Viral illnesses have been on the rise this winter across the U.S., with norovirus – or stomach bug – infections nearly doubling from a year ago. Nursing ...
FDA Changes Food Safety Protocol for Fresh and Frozen Berries
The FDA just announced changes to help make berries sold in the U.S. safer to eat, lowering the odds you’ll get norovirus or ...
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Avian Influenza: Prevention, Progress, and Public Health Priorities
To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and ...
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What is norovirus? Illness impacting South Jersey and much of the U.S.
Also known as the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, the CDC said, inflaming the stomach ...
Worried About Getting Norovirus? Do These 7 Things To Prevent It From Spreading.
The illness is tough to avoid once someone in your house gets sick, but medical experts have some tips to reduce your risk.
Over 110 norovirus outbreaks in Illinois since November, the highest winter spike in years
The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
What's a 'quad-demic'? What to know about the viruses spiking in Ohio and the nation
Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff cautioned Ohioans to continue to take these illnesses seriously.
8 Ways to Prevent Major Joint Pain as You Age
Strength training is one of the best things you can do for healthy joints, Dr. Lee says. That’s because it builds muscle, and ...
People’s Pharmacy: Norovirus is on a rampage
Norovirus spreads very easily, and people may still be contagious even a week or two after recovering. The main danger is dehydration. No drugs cure norovirus.
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of norovirus in November, December, following national trend
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous ...