There’s no medication for norovirus. Instead, you’ll need to rehydrate as much as possible with water and other liquids. Seek help if you are dehydrated and notice you have a dry mouth and throat, aren’t urinating as much or feel dizzy when you’re standing up.

This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes a severe cough but less fatigue than more serious forms of the disease.

Denenberg, the chief of pediatrics with Corewell, says the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is nearly at capacity as well.

Influenza A, COVID-19 and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there's a fourth "bug" the public should be aware of: respiratory syncytial virus. RSV causes cold-like symptoms and affects the breathing passages and lungs.

The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of more than 30% in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December.

Respiratory diseases are on the rise in Oneida County and beyond. The county has provided tips to keep you and your family healthy.