Flu symptoms, norovirus, and other viral illnesses surge - how to protect yourself this winter
As the flu season goes into overdrive, how do you know if you have the viral infection or another of the nasty diseases that tend to be more prevalent in the winter?
Are your symptoms the flu, COVID, RSV, Norovirus? How to tell the difference
Flu season is here in New Jersey, but other illnesses are in full swing in the Garden State. Here are the symptoms and how long you're contagious.
Flu Symptoms to Watch Out For as Winter Illnesses Surge
Symptoms usually come on suddenly, according to the CDC, and can include fevers above 100.4 degrees F, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills and occasionally nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Amid HMPV scare, US sees surge in flu symptoms, norovirus, and other viral illnesses. Here's how you can protect yourself
The United States is reportedly seeing a surge in norovirus, flu symptoms and other viral illnesses amid HMPV outbreak in China. The symptoms of flu can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks. As the flu season goes into overdrive,
RSV, flu, COVID-19 and norovirus are on the rise in 2025. What to know
While there is a whole host of viruses going around, there are thankfully no new viruses to fret about—the ones we have are bad enough.
Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
“This year seems to be a banner year for norovirus occurring — there’s a lot of cases being reported,” said Dr. Michael Sweat, the director of the Center for Global Health at the Medical University of South Carolina. The virus is typically most prevalent from November to April, he added.
Norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV: The common symptoms and how to protect yourself
— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches and feeling tired. Flu symptoms tend to hit more quickly than cold symptoms, and can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks.
Where are COVID, flu and RSV cases rising in the US? See maps
Influenza A, COVID-19 and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there's a fourth "bug" the public should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus. RSV causes cold-like symptoms and affects the breathing passages and lungs.
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing In Winter 2025
You’ll likely hear of more people becoming infected with COVID this winter, and you should know the symptoms to look out for to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Below, doctors share the most common signs of a COVID infection this season.
What’s Making Me Sick- Cold, Flu, Norovirus Or COVID-19?
Cold, flu, norovirus, and COVID-19 share overlapping symptoms like fever, cough, and fatigue, but differ in severity and duration. Handwashing, vaccines, and staying home when sick can help prevent infections.
COVID-19, the flu, norovirus and RSV: How to prepare for this cold and flu season
Here are some ways to prepare for this cold and flu season as four illnesses circulate the country at one time.
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