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Tips to navigate the "stomach flu" including if someone is sick in your house, and some other updates

2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, thanks to a surge in norovirus, according to figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Norovirus, sometimes called the “winter vomiting disease” or “two-bucket disease” — because it causes both vomiting and diarrhea — is on the rise across the nation, even as seasonal flu is taking off ...

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The highly contagious virus is having a "banner year" spreading throughout the country, according to experts.

Over a thousand passengers aboard a British cruise ship have been prevented from disembarking while docked in France due to a suspected outbreak of stomach flu. Health authorities on the French coast have imposed quarantine measures to prevent the potential spread of the illness both on board and ashore. The affected passengers are reportedly showing symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as stomach flu, which can spread quickly in confined spaces such as cruise ships. The ship's management, in coordination with public health officials, has been enforcing strict hygiene protocols, including isolating those who are symptomatic and enhancing sanitation throughout the vessel. Passengers are receiving guidance on managing symptoms, and medical staff are monitoring the situation closely. Authorities have stressed that the measures are precautionary to safeguard public health, and investigations are ongoing to identify the precise cause of the outbreak. Meanwhile, the cruise itinerary may be subject to delays as the situation is assessed and managed. This incident highlights the vulnerability of large groups in confined settings to infectious diseases, emphasising the importance of swift public health interventions and the need for passengers to adhere to recommended health protocols during travel.

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