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Norovirus: What you need to know
According to the World Health Organization, norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide.
Each year, the U.S. experiences 900 deaths from norovirus, mostly among adults ages 65 and older. There have been 109,000 hospitalizations from the virus, and 465,000 ER visits mostly among young ...
“Commonly known as the stomach flu, norovirus has been around forever, and has become the leading cause of gastroenteritis or ...
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.
Many respiratory viruses, including Influenza, RSV and COVID-19, can cause cold-like symptoms,” state health officials said.
Since 2023, seven babies in the neonatal intensive care unit of a Richmond hospital have suffered unexplained fractures and ...
Norovirus causes an estimated 200,000 deaths per year, including 50,000 child deaths, primarily impacting low-income ...
Health officials say norovirus affects all ages, but children and older adults are more at risk for severe outcomes, and are encouraging people to wash their hands thoroughly. Doctors say the virus ...
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, outbreaks may occur in places where people consume food and drinks prepared ...
Dr. John McGettigan, Physician and CEO of the Quality of Life Research Center, is leading a phase three clinical trial to develop a vaccine against the virus. He says the biggest danger is through ...