The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with state and local public health officials, are urging ...

So far this flu season, the CDC has reported at least 24 million flu cases in the U.S. That's resulted in around 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths. Historically speaking, the month of ...

Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm shell, ...

Here’s what you need to know to keep you and your family ... If using hand sanitizer provides psychological comfort to you, you may use it in addition to hand washing, but the CDC says it ...

With shared dishes and food left out for extended periods, the USDA warns Super Bowl parties create the perfect conditions ...

UPMC is the first hospital chain in the region to require masks to be worn at all locations. According to a press release, ...

What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...

If norovirus has found you, you'll want to immediately clean surfaces that came in contact with contaminated food or bodily fluids. The CDC recommends disinfecting things with a chlorine bleach ...

According to the CDC, what actually kills norovirus is ... Then, pull them out and let them air-dry. 4. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. You can’t rely on hand sanitizer to ...

Flu cases are rising in Vermont, and local pharmacists say they are seeing more people coming in with symptoms.