Why Isn’t There A Stomach Flu Norovirus Vaccine?

There’s no approved norovirus vaccine yet, but several companies are working on it. getty Every year, somewhere between 19 and 21 million Americans come down with gastroenteritis (aka “stomach flu”), most often caused by a group of pathogens called noroviruses. These infections lead to hundreds of thousands of ER visits and hospitalizations, as well as … Read more

What Is Behind Norovirus Spikes This Season?

Norovirus cases continue to rise in the United States this winter, at levels higher than the same time period in previous years, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Current data from the CDC’s NoroSTAT monitoring system show 495 reported outbreaks during the period from August 1, 2024, … Read more