Super-norovirus grips the UK: Doctor warns against taking common pain remedy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Super-norovirus grips the UK: Doctor warns against taking common pain remedy

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned against taking one common pain relief medication to combat norovirus. Health bosses fear any further norovirus surge could pile more pressure on the NHS before the winter flu season even gets into full swing. Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency yesterday revealed cases of the winter bug jumped 41 per cent in just a fortnight Experts have now advised people to steer clear of Ibuprofen over fears it could irritate the stomach lining 'While ibuprofen shouldn't be taken on an empty stomach, as it can unsettle the lining, paracetamol is safe to do so. According to figures released yesterday by the UK Health Security Agency, cases of the winter bug jumped 41 per cent in just a fortnight. Norovirus can appear similar the symptoms of Covid, with both viruses causing chills, fever and headaches UKHSA noted that the surge in cases had been largely driven by variant known as GII.17.

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Terrifying quad-demic could ruin your Christmas gatherings, warn health chiefs - as spiralling cases of potentially deadly vomiting bug hit 10-year high
4 days, 2 hours ago

Terrifying quad-demic could ruin your Christmas gatherings, warn health chiefs - as spiralling cases of potentially deadly vomiting bug hit 10-year high

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned of an alarming upsurge in contagious norovirus as cases hit a decade-high. Rates of the vomiting bug, which can also cause diarrhoea, are also more than double the levels seen pre-Covid for this time of year, fresh figures show. Separate flu figures also released today by the UK Health Security Agency show cases and hospitalisations have …

Fresh norovirus warning as potentially-deadly vomiting bug is expected to soar pre-Christmas - and experts say antibac WON'T protect you
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh norovirus warning as potentially-deadly vomiting bug is expected to soar pre-Christmas - and experts say antibac WON'T protect you

Daily Mail  

Brits have been warned to brace themselves for an alarming upsurge in potentially lethal norovirus as the festive period approaches. Rates of the vomiting bug, which can also cause diarrhoea, are almost double the levels seen pre-Covid for this time of year, fresh figures show. Since the start of the 2024/2025 season, the number of norovirus outbreaks reported in hospital …

New norovirus alert: Health chiefs order Brits to stay home for 2 days if they've got vomiting bug to contain new ultra-infectious variant
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New norovirus alert: Health chiefs order Brits to stay home for 2 days if they've got vomiting bug to contain new ultra-infectious variant

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned of an upsurge in highly contagious norovirus cases. Experts also said a variant dubbed 'Kawasaki', first spotted in Japan, now accounts for almost 70 per cent of all cases. According to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency, there were 447 confirmed cases of the bug between October 14 and 27. Since the start of …

Norovirus: World-first vaccine to combat the misery of winter vomiting bug on trial in Britain - and could cut the 'burden on the NHS'
2 months ago

Norovirus: World-first vaccine to combat the misery of winter vomiting bug on trial in Britain - and could cut the 'burden on the NHS'

Daily Mail  

A world-first vaccine for the vomiting bug norovirus is being trialled in the UK amid hope it could cut the 'burden on the NHS', the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting said the virus places the health service under 'huge strain' every winter and costs taxpayers around £100million a year UK Health Security Agency chiefs received 1,237 lab-confirmed reports of …

Warning of 'winter vomiting bug' outbreak... in May! Norovirus infections hit a five-year seasonal high as health chiefs urge public to stay off work for two days if suffering symptoms
7 months ago

Warning of 'winter vomiting bug' outbreak... in May! Norovirus infections hit a five-year seasonal high as health chiefs urge public to stay off work for two days if suffering symptoms

Daily Mail  

Norovirus cases have soared to their highest seasonal level in five years amid a nationwide surge, alarming figures suggest. UK Health Security Agency chiefs received 1,237 lab-confirmed reports of the vomiting bug in England in April. Experts also suggested the spike in norovirus, which can also cause diarrhoea, could be a result of Covid restrictions and new strains. Experts today …

Norovirus is on the rise so here is how to avoid the hyper-contagious stomach bug
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Norovirus is on the rise so here is how to avoid the hyper-contagious stomach bug

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norovirus cases are spiking, …

Norovirus contagious period: Highly contagious winter vomiting bug cases surge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus contagious period: Highly contagious winter vomiting bug cases surge

The Independent  

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Norovirus symptoms: What is the vomiting bug and how can it be treated?
1 year, 8 months ago

Norovirus symptoms: What is the vomiting bug and how can it be treated?

The Independent  

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Norovirus cases ‘very high’ as warning issued over winter vomiting bug
1 year, 9 months ago

Norovirus cases ‘very high’ as warning issued over winter vomiting bug

The Independent  

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The Most Common Norovirus Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
1 year, 10 months ago

The Most Common Norovirus Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now

Huff Post  

Catherine Falls Commercial via Getty Images Stomach issues and headaches can be some of the most common symptoms of norovirus. “We may be seeing more norovirus cases now compared to because some of the infection prevention measures related to COVID-19 have fallen away in the last couple of years,” Suchindran said. Speaking to HuffPost, experts shared the most common norovirus …

What is Norovirus? All you need to know
2 years, 6 months ago

What is Norovirus? All you need to know

India Today  

Norovirus, popularly known as the "winter vomiting bug," is a highly contagious virus that has just been discovered in Kerala. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is sometimes known as the "stomach flu" or the "winter vomiting bug." Emerging data suggests that "norovirus infection is related to intestinal inflammation, malnutrition, and may cause long-term morbidity," according to the World …

Surge in winter vomiting bug cases fuelled by social mixing
2 years, 9 months ago

Surge in winter vomiting bug cases fuelled by social mixing

The Telegraph  

Public health chiefs have warned of a surge in winter vomiting cases, with cases in schools and nurseries almost 50 per cent higher than normal for this time of year. Experts said increased social mixing was fuelling the spread of the highly infectious disease, with rising numbers of outbreaks also being seen in care homes. But the UK Health Security …

Covid, Monkey B & Now the Vomiting Bug: 'Highly Infectious' Norovirus is Spewing Fear in UK
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid, Monkey B & Now the Vomiting Bug: 'Highly Infectious' Norovirus is Spewing Fear in UK

News 18  

It seems to be the season of viruses. Another highly infectious virus, Norovirus, also known as the vomiting bug, has joined the, not so sparsely populated, clan. The symptoms of acute gastroenteritis from norovirus typically develop 12 to 48 hours after catching the virus and last for about one to three days. People get norovirus by accidentally ingesting tiny amounts …

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