In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold,

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches and feeling tired. Flu symptoms tend to hit more quickly than cold symptoms, and can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks.

COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus—have created what experts are calling a "quad-demic" in the U.S. Here's what to know and how to stay well.

But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or experience neurological damage as a result of disease may be affected by their illness for many years or the rest of their lives — and their parents’ and siblings’ lives may also be forever changed.

During cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus.

Norovirus is a foodborne illness that can spread through water and contaminated surfaces and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain for about one to three days. — The common cold ...

Norovirus is a foodborne illness that can spread through water and contaminated surfaces and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain for about one to three days. — The common cold ...

Norovirus is a foodborne illness that can spread through water and contaminated surfaces and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain for about one to three days. — The common cold ...

But there is no vaccine for norovirus or the common cold. Another way to keep your defenses against viruses up: Rest Your immune system may not work as well if you’re sleep-deprived, stressed ...

Wisconsin Public Radio If you or someone in your family has been sick with a “stomach bug” lately, you’re not alone. Norovirus cases

Most of us will catch the common cold at least eight times this year. These are the home remedies experts swear by.

There's also one big difference between the flu and COVID or a cold that can indicate which illness you have. Don't ignore it.