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

Norovirus, aka the stomach flu, is surging across the United States as 2025 begins. Here's what to know about norovirus symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention.

It’s that time of the year where a lot of people are getting sick. Some are falling ill with the flu, but there are other viruses spreading too. Several schools and districts in West Tennessee will be closed for the rest of the week,

William Schaffner: The most important thing is good hand hygiene. Washing with soap and water works the best. Those hand hygiene gels and wipes – the hand sanitizers – that people tend to use aren’t as effective against norovirus, so just wash frequently with good old soap and water. And then, of course, avoid people who are sick.

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.

In addition to the respiratory illnesses making their mark, a particularly nasty strain of norovirus, better known as the stomach bug, has been circulating throughout South Jersey and the surrounding areas.

To avoid catching the virus, colloquially known as "stomach flu," wash your hands with soap and water, and avoid touching your face. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective against it.

If you're ill with the "stomach flu," you're not alone. Norovirus is surging across Arizona, is highly contagious and spreads rapidly.

Typical household cleaners like hand sanitizer or wipes don't kill germs from norovirus. Here's what you can use instead.

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As new viruses like COVID-19, bird flu, norovirus, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) continue to spread, vaccines have become more critical than ever. These vaccines are vital for protecting vulnerable populations,

Pomerene's Katie Wright suspects people are treating flu-like symptoms at home. "From a clinical perspective, we're not seeing an uptick in numbers."