Norovirus, whooping cough cases hit decade high: 7 things to know

Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2025
Alexandra Murphy

Cases of norovirus and whooping cough are rising across the U.S., prompting health officials to issue warnings as the country enters peak cold and flu season.

Here are seven things to know:

1. Norovirus outbreaks have reached the highest levels for this time of year for the first time in a decade, with the CDC reporting 91 outbreaks during the week of Dec. 5, 2024, marking a 22-outbreak increase from the previous week. Data from the CDC’s NoroSTAT table shows the number of outbreaks has been consistently high, with the latest surge exceeding 65 outbreaks in late November and early December.
2. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches, which can lead to...

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