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.

Infections of respiratory illnesses are on the rise, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease and Prevention. A map created by the CDC of Respiratory Illness Activity in each state shows that diagnoses in New York are high and continuing to grow.

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.

Wastewater levels of RSV are "moderate" nationwide for the week ending Dec. 28, according to the CDC's wastewater monitoring systems. Wastewater levels of RSV rose to moderate in mid-December – the first time it reached moderate since January 2024.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise in Brevard, though not at a rate higher than previous years, according to local health systems.

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