Have you ever gotten sick from eating something bad? Chances are you may have encountered the norovirus. Often called the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug”, norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses in the United States. Norovirus is most common in the winter months, so let’s use preventative measures to prepare for a norovirus …
First, let the word be known: If you or a family member haven’t been plagued with it yet this season, consider yourself lucky because norovirus, aka “stomach flu” is going around, and it’s not pretty. This season the virulent stomach bug appears to be more angry than ever, roaring its’ way through communities and closing down …
Lately there have been reports of increasing numbers of outbreaks of Norovirus in the news, the most recent coming from the stories of Norovirus outbreaks being traced to various Chipotle Fast Food Restaurants, What you need to know about norovirus Norovirus consists of a group of highly contagious viruses that cause gastrointestinal illness. Norovirus affects close …
