Unlike norovirus, influenza typically causes respiratory symptoms and a fever as well as a headache, body aches and general ...

Norovirus infections jumped a stomach-turning 159% last month compared to the same span last year in NYC, where flu cases are up nearly 25% so far in 2025, city Department of Health data reveal.

One way to protect yourself from all viruses: Wash your hands. Seriously. Rigorous and frequent handwashing — with soap! — is crucial to reduce the spread of norovirus, colds, flu and COVID-19.

Unlike norovirus, influenza typically causes respiratory symptoms and a fever as well as a headache, body aches and general feeling of malaise, Ray says. Here are the typical symptoms of the flu: ...

HMPV, Bird Flu and Norovirus: What Should US Be Most Worried About? Published Jan 06, 2025 at 1:44 PM EST Updated Jan 08, 2025 at 10:39 AM EST. By .

Almost every winter, norovirus outbreaks spread throughout the U.S. Norovirus – or what some call the “stomach flu” – can happen at any time in the year, but is most common between ...

Flu season by the numbers The CDC estimates that there have been at least 29 million flu infections so far this season, through Feb. 8, including 370,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths.

Norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV: The common symptoms and how to protect yourself According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Jan. 13, "the amount of acute ...

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 ...

Flu: symptoms and how long it's contagious. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory virus. It can be a severe illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes lungs.

Cases of norovirus and bird flu are on the rise compared to last year, according to data from the CDC.. Why It Matters. Several states have experienced over 10 confirmed outbreaks of norovirus, a ...