Norovirus is highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea. But, in the overwhelming majority of cases, people recover with no lasting consequences.
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.
Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he’s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.
Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils.
The number of cases of a wretched stomach bug are up in parts of the US this winter, according to government data. Here's what to know.
Several viruses -- seasonal flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected to spike during the winter months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.
The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in norovirus cases, with reported outbreaks reaching their highest numbers since 2012. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 91 outbreaks during the week of December 5, surpassing prior records for this time of year.
Norovirus cases are spiking across the US with 91 outbreaks reported in early December Learn about symptoms risks prevention tips and why winter fuels its spread
Other symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches. People with norovirus may feel extremely ill, and vomit or have diarrhea many times a day. The symptoms can lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses.
There’s currently no approved vaccine for norovirus, although Moderna has begun a phase three trial in the U.S. for a vaccine using mRNA technology and aims to test it in 25,000 adults worldwide. Norovirus causes about 200,000 deaths worldwide each year.