Vaccination Protects against Norovirus Symptoms

While not usually life threatening, norovirus infection produces a very discomforting gastrointestinal illness that affects tens of millions annually. As one of the most common viral infections that rivals the flu and is the bane of cruise ship vacationers, norovirus is sometimes called the stomach flu. In fact, though, it is a distinct virus from the flu virus--influenza. Norovirus causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Influenza, on the other hand, affects the respiratory system....Read Full Post
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