But this time of year, another virus typically increases in spread, and causes more unpleasant, if short-term, symptoms. Here's what you need to know about norovirus, or the stomach flu.

During the week of Dec. 5, the CDC reported 91 cases of norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach flu, which is over double the highest number recorded between 2021 and 2024.

It’s a virus that often leads to symptoms people tend to refer to as the stomach flu. People get Norovirus by who touching and interacting with things, people or places contaminated with the virus.

The virus is “highly contagious,” and symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, headache and others. Symptoms begin within one to two days, and most recover within one to three ...

In this article, we’ll explore how flu (influenza) and stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) differ. You’ll learn about their symptoms, causes, and treatment options and how to prevent them.

The stomach flu is clinically known as viral or infectious gastroenteritis. Despite its popular nickname, this type of gastroenteritis isn’t caused by the influenza or flu virus. Norovirus is ...

As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide ...

As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide, compared to ...

What to know about norovirus symptoms. Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps are the common symptoms someone sickened by norovirus will have, according to the state public health department.

But this time of year, another virus typically increases in spread, and causes more unpleasant, if short-term, symptoms. Here's what you need to know about norovirus, or the stomach flu. What is ...