You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth without washing them first. Hand-washing with soap and water is key, as hand sanitizer will not do the trick in the case of norovirus, experts say.

A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea has rapidly spread across New York City, with cases nearly doubling from November to December. While symptoms of norovirus can last one to three days,

The new strain's emergence offers a possible explanation for the past month's steep wave of infections from the stomach bug.

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.

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RFK Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly attempted to stop the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine six months after it began.

The suit claims store owners have violated state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operated without required licenses.

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Citing CDC data, the New York Times reported this week that Wisconsin had the third-largest drop in the country in kindergarten measles vaccination rates. This follows a trend the CDC identified this past fall that Wisconsin children are falling behind other states in being vaccinated.

Silver Ray passengers informed about embarkation delays due to extra sanitizing following an outbreak on the previous sailing.

RSV has peaked and is now declining in New York. This season’s peak happened about two weeks later than last year, but it was largely a middle-of-the-road season (so far there have been a similar number of cases compared to last year).