Massachusetts residents continue to contract viruses as the winter season progresses. Norovirus is a virus that continues to infect many people in the Bay State, whether in Boston, Worcester or the Berkshires.
According to the CDC, norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States. People of all ages can become infected and sick with norovirus.
My wife, daughter and I spent much of the weekend sick from the contagious virus and although our symptoms lasted about 24 hours, the illness takes a toll on your body. On Saturday, I couldn’t do anything because my stomach hurt. I admit that I don’t tend to get sick too often, but it’s a whole new ball game with my daughter in preschool.
If you get the virus, you should avoid eating solid or heavy foods. In addition to staying hydrated, I limited my food intake by occasionally eating ice cream and jelly.
Massachusetts is seeing an uptick in norovirus cases for late 2024/early 2025. According to Department of Public Health data, the number of cases recorded in November and December by the state is more than double what it was was the previous year during the same period. same period.
Norovirus is very contagious, but there are ways to protect yourself against infection. The CDC recommends doing the following:
My house has been cleaning a lot since recovering from the virus. I can’t tell you how many loads I did on Sunday because I lost count. Protect yourself and stay healthy.
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