Winter Illnesses: Flu, COVID, Norovirus

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It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID, flu and RSV

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Scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.

While it may be difficult to make it through the season totally unscathed, there are some things you can do to protect yourself from these respiratory and stomach viruses.

Some symptoms are hard to distinguish among illnesses, especially with respiratory viruses.

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. ___ AP Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation . The AP is solely responsible for all content..

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