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Hikers struck down by mystery illness after drinking 'safe' Grand Canyon water
A bunch of hikers experienced gastrointestinal symptoms after drinking water 'tested' and 'approved' as fit to drink last week on their trip to an iconic Grand Canyon waterfall
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'Hygiene hazard' caused by 'disgusting' nighttime toilet habit
While being quiet is probably at the forefront of most people's minds, not flushing a nighttime wee can cause health issues
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GP warns of 'early signs' of common summer illnesses to look out for
As we head into summer, there are a range of illnesses that become more prevalent throughout the season - a doctor has warned of the 'early signs' of them
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Little-known way highly contagious vomiting bug spreads as cases spike in UK
With norovirus cases now confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency to be 'unusually high' for this time of year, Brits are being reminded how the nasty diarrhea and vomiting bug spreads
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Brits told 'do not go to work or school' as highly contagious bug sweeps UK
Norovirus cases are soaring across the nation, as scientists from the UK Health Security Agency say the miserable weather in spring may be to blame for an unusually high number of infections
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Major red flag symptom of highly contagious virus sweeping UK
The UK faces an unusual spike in cases of norovirus, commonly known as the 'winter vomiting bug', and the NHS has advised of the main danger for people who have the condition
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Norovirus symptom to look out for in arms and legs as cases reach worrying high
As cases of winter vomiting bug norovirus explode - with the UKHSA saying they're up 75% from the five-year average - Brits are being warned to look out for the symptoms beyond just being sick
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Symptoms of 'bug' sweeping UK to watch out for amid worrying spike in cases
The UKHSA has issued an urgent warning after a surge in cases of a highly contagious bug as they remain unusually high for this time of year and have shown no signs of the expected spring decline
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Warning over 'bug' sweeping UK as Brits urged not to go to work or school
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to Brits after a sharp rise in cases of norovirus, urging those who have symptoms of the bug not to go to work or school
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Cryptosporidium infection saw boy, 6, drop weight to same as three-year-old
WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGES: Six-year-old Alfred, from Liverpool, plummeted to the size of a three-year-old, following stomach aches and diarrhea triggered by cryptosporidiosis after a family Easter trip to Leicestershire
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Boy, 6, dropped to 'weight of three-year-old' after catching parasite on holiday
Alfred Roper, six, dropped a massive 2.5 kilos in weight - the equivalent of a three year old - after he caught a parasite while on holiday with his family
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Norovirus cases up 75 per cent compared to 5-year average - 3 reasons why
The new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that reported cases have stayed high instead of decreasing like they usually do as the weather warms up in spring
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Norovirus warning as bug wipes out town closing several schools as hundreds sick
Several schools have been forced to close as norovirus strikes thousands of children with the dangerous, highly contagious sickness bug
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'Incredibly contagious' vomiting bug sweeps US shutting down schools
A virus which is making its way across the Northeast of the US - mainly affecting New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania - has caused some schools to shut
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Flu cases nearly double as hospital admissions hit new high - full symptom list
NHS England figures show the number of flu patients in hospital has reached a new winter high with an average of 2,478 people being looked after - nearly double from the beginning of the year
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Flu and norovirus hospital rates surge 70% - Brits with cough told stay inside
People are being urged to self isolate by NHS leaders if they feel the start of a cough due to a huge spike in the cases of winter viruses such as flu and norovirus in the country
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Reason you keep getting sick - and food you should 'stay clear' to prevent it
As norovirus rates soar and more confirmed cases of the 100-day-cough pop up across the country - why do wee keep getting sick? One Dr explains what foods we should avoid to avoid feeling under the weather
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Norovirus symptoms to look out for as cases of winter bug soar
Cases of norovirus have rocketed by 18% in just a fortnight, as the winter vomiting bug sweeps across the UK. Here are the most common symptoms to watch out for
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Five simple steps you can take to avoid catching the 'back to school' illnesses
Winter often sees a rise in common viruses like chickenpox, norovirus and flu which can keep children off school, but there are steps you can take to keep illness at bay
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Hospital shuts wards and tells visitors they can't come after surge in viruses
Morriston Hospital, which is in Swansea, south Wales, says there is has been a rise in Norovirus, Covid, flu or C.difficile cases recently and so, until further notice, no visitors are allowed in
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Two-day norovirus sweeps UK - and you shouldn't return to work with symptoms
Health experts are urging people who have had norovirus to not return to work or school until 48 hours after they have recovered from the bug which is spiking in the country
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Seven illnesses threatening to ruin Christmas – how to keep loved ones safe
There are seven illnesses to keep an eye out for, which you might be especially at risk of over the festive season, when socialising with friends and family
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Doctor explains why no one can tell if they have Covid anymore as UK cases rise
Covid positivity rates are on the increase, as are respiratory diseases, but it is becoming difficult to identify the symptoms and signs of coronavirus, experts say
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Warning for parents as UK cases of 'projectile vomiting' bug up by 41 per cent
The UK Health Security Agency states 1,653 people reported being infected with the notorious virus in England, with children under four being the most affected group
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UK hospital shuts three wards after 'biggest' norovirus outbreak 'in four years'
James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has urged patients with vomiting or diarrhoea to stay at home as the winter bug norovirus is sweeping through its wards
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