Stomach Flu On the Rise

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Published January 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM PST

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Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting disease, is contagious, easy to spread, and very unpleasant. Its making its way to cities across the country including San Diego. Well speak with a lo

Tom Fudge: ‘Tis the season for gastroenteritis. The stomach flu, as it’s normally called, is making its way across the country. And this year it seems to be having a greater impact. New stories have focused on how this viral disease has hit several cruise ships. Last month, a Holland America ship arrived in San Diego with 68 people showing symptoms. Elsewhere in the state, there have been outbreaks in nursing homes and at San Quentin Prison.

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Dr. Michelle Ginsberg, chief of community epidemiology for San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

Stomach Flu On the Rise

Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting disease, is contagious, easy to spread, and very unpleasant. Its making its way to cities across the country including San Diego. Well speak with a lo

Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting disease, is contagious, easy to spread, and very unpleasant. Its making its way to cities across the country including San Diego. Well speak with a lo