Vaccine against epidemic gastroenteritis being tested
A new vaccine is being tested in the US that may protect against the norovirus, which causes “stomach flu” or acute viral gastroenteritis, that can occur in confined living settings such as cruise ships, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and military establishments. Norovirus illness symptoms include acute onset diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, and the […]
Wash your hands: Norovirus outbreak sickens 50 in San Jose
More than 50 people at a South San Jose retirement community are recovering from a norovirus outbreak, prompting health officials to remind people in closed quarters to be extra careful to avoid contracting the nasty stomach flu. The senior citizens living at The Atrium, across from Oakridge Mall, fell ill starting two weeks ago, and […]
