Norovirus symptoms, warning signs and when you should worry

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commenting on this progress, health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting said: “A successful vaccine will help shift our health system away from sickness and towards prevention – reducing pressure on the NHS and keeping people well during the colder months.” The jab uses mRNA technology to tell the immune system to recognise a “foreign” protein on viruses and mount an attack, in this case targeting three major strains of norovirus. “Unlike respiratory viruses like influenza, norovirus specifically targets the gastrointestinal system,” clarifies Dr Ashwin Sharma, from online pharmacy MedExpress. open image in gallery Seniors, especially those in nursing homes, are at higher risk “Anyone can catch norovirus, but it tends to sp “But even healthy adults can get really sick from it because it’s so contagious.” What are the common symptoms? open image in gallery Vomiting is a common symptoms of norovirus “Common symptoms of norovirus include nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting,” says Sharma.