William Schaffner: The most important thing is good hand hygiene. Washing with soap and water works the best. Those hand ...

Norovirus and the stomach flu aren't the same thing. Here's what doctors wish patients knew, from the American Medical ...

Many strains of norovirus can cause diarrhea and vomiting for a few days. Once you become infected, your immune system kicks in to fight the virus. After that, your immune system will protect you ...

The illness is tough to avoid once someone in your house gets sick, but medical experts have some tips to reduce your risk.

And, frustratingly, a number of go-to disinfecting tools (we're looking at you, hand sanitizer) can't be used to combat norovirus. "Many general household soaps and detergents are ineffective at ...

while an infected person can shed billions through bodily fluids. This makes norovirus incredibly hard to contain, especially in crowded environments such as schools, nursing homes, and cruise ships.

Treat the symptoms: First, isolate from others as much as possible. Slow down stool with anti-diarrheal medication and drink ...

The virus itself is what makes you sick, but its side effects are what can cause complications. As with all norovirus infections, the primary risk is dehydration, especially for young children ...

The misery of the common stomach flu may be coming to an end. Pharmaceutical company Moderna has launched a large-scale Phase ...

The spread of norovirus is quick and efficient. Many factors contribute to its spread: Infectious dose: With just 100 (or fewer) viral particles, norovirus can infect the next person. Considering ...

Lehigh Valley’s health networks are seeing abnormally high cases of the stomach bug that’s taking a large number of people out of action and leaving them stuck in the bathroom. Nationwide ...