Influenza has long been making headlines, with 40 deaths already
reported in Indiana this season. Now the so-called stomach flu
is beginning to spread -- this one caused by a new strain of
norovirus that most people haven't built up immunity to. The
State Department of Health says symptoms of this norovirus are
cramps, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, as well as some influenza
symptoms like fever and headache. In comparison, influenza is
usually accompanied by a cough and sore throat, and muscle
aches. Norovirus spread in much the same way -- through germs.
Be sure to wash hands and all kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Flu
shots won't protect against the norovirus.