What to know about respiratory illnesses and Norovirus
Norovirus Courtesy of National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
In addition to a spike in typical winter illnesses and respiratory diseases such as COVID, RSV, and the flu, Norovirus is spreading more than usual this year. Norovirus is notorious for it's symptoms and because it's not as easy to kill as other common bugs.
The head of Illinois's health department and a professor, who specializes in infectious dieases, join the program to discuss vaccines, symptoms, and how to prevent the spread of some of these viruses.
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Dr. Sameer Vohra
Director, Illinois Department of Public Health
Dr. Vidya Sundareshan
Professor & Chief of Infectious Diseases, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine