Flu numbers are spiking across the state as respiratory illnesses are spreading rapidly. According to the CDC, they estimate ...
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds, and that’s definitely the case right now for Georgia and South Carolina.
Norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu, is a gastrointestinal virus causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and a ...
As highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to spread, experts say Illinoisans are feeling its impacts even without any human cases in the state.
A student called 911 and begged a man driving him to school to pull over when he realized the man was drunk, Florida ...
Data from the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) shows that among lab tests submitted for HMPV, more than 2% tested positive through the first week of January. That’s ...
More than 7 in 10 outbreaks have been linked to a new norovirus strain this season, according to the latest CDC figures.
No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm ...
(NEXSTAR) — Respiratory illnesses are spreading throughout the U.S., causing multiple states to see a spike in hospital visits. The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been ...
While they’re convenient when you’re on the go, hand sanitizers will not kill norovirus, per the CDC. “The alcohol in them can’t just penetrate and disrupt this virus,” says William Schaffner, M.D., ...
Flu is in the Moderate category right now but cases are increasing -- and that’s what concerns doctors right now. Across the country, CDC data shows both flu-related hospitalizations and deaths ...
You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth ...