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Norovirus is one of the most common causes of viral gastroenteritis, often called the stomach flu. Despite the name, it’s unrelated to influenza. This highly contagious virus spreads easily through contaminated foods, surfaces, or direct contact with an infected person, and it can quickly lead to outbreaks in schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings. Adults infected with norovirus usually experience sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, which can come on quickly and feel severe. While ...

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Many people associate loss of smell and taste with COVID-19, but the flu can cause these symptoms too, just in a slightly different way. When you’re battling the flu, your nose, throat, and sinuses become inflamed. That inflammation can block airflow to your smell receptors, making it harder to detect scents and, in turn, affecting how you taste food. Although it’s usually temporary, losing these senses can make eating and drinking less appealing ...

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