Search Results for: norovirus

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  Essential Facts About Norovirus

  January 22, 2020

  If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Common Places Household Germs Are Hiding

  January 12, 2024

  Your home can harbor germs that can make your family — especially if someone is already ill. Here's how to disinfect key areas to help keep everyone healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  How Lactating People Can Protect Babies From Illness

  July 11, 2023

  People who are pregnant or breastfeeding transfer antibodies they produce from vaccines to their babies. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Do I Have a Stomach Virus?

  August 23, 2022

  A stomach virus (or norovirus) is extremely contagious and makes you feel awful. However, the illness doesn't last long. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Medications for Stomach Pain

  October 24, 2023

  A variety of conditions, spanning from benign to life-threatening, can trigger abdominal pain. Discover medications that soothe stomach pain.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: chronic pain, pain medicine, stomach pain

  

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  Boiling Water: How to Sterilize Water At Home

  February 23, 2022

  Boiling water is the most efficient method of purification when a person does not have access to safe, treated water.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: safety, water, water contamination

  

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  Mud Runs: Know How to Protect Your Health & Avoid Viruses

  June 19, 2016

  Those extreme mud run races aren't without risk: Learn more about how racing through muck can make you sick.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: adventure race, c coli, diarrhea, e coli, intestinal infection, Mud run, norovirus, obstacle race