Beware of 'Stomach Bug' in Anne Arundel

There is no vaccine for the highly contagious stomach "flu," which isn't really a flu at all, so make sure you're washing your hands properly.

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs, diseases and other conditions. It's so important to perform this task properly that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a whole website dedicated to handwashing instructions. Throughout the year—and not just flu season—handwashing can help prevent the spread of viruses that are highly contagious, such as noroviruses or "stomach bugs." How to recognize symptoms and tips to avoid infection were outlined in a recent Patch blog by David Clark, Patient First community relations coordinator. Clark wrote: Despite being referred to as stomach flu, norovirus is not really the flu, which is a respiratory infection. Norovirus inflames the stomach and …

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Watch Out for 'Stomach Flu'

Maryland is being hit with a new strain of norovirus that is highly contagious. Patient First explains in a blog what the symptoms are and how to avoid infection.