Illness slams Flag school

A wave of so-called "stomach flu" rolled through and crashed hard recently at Flagstaff's Mountain School, infecting dozens of people at the small campus and drawing the notice of the county health department.

Shopping Bags Can Also Carry Stomach Flu Virus

Norovirus particles can fly through the air, land on things like plastic bags and survive there for weeks, according to an investigation of a stomach flu outbreak in Oregon. The researchers say this proves you don't have to have direct contact with someone to get sick.

Mets' Jon Niese battled through flu symptoms in scoreless outing

Plus, Jason Bay will be re-examined this week

Scientists trace virus that struck down girls' soccer team to a grocery bag full of cookies and chips left in bathroom

The stomach bug, called norovirus, settled on the grocery bag when an infected member of the Beaverton team in Oregon was being sick in the bathroom.

Kennel cough outbreak temporarily closes Cincinnati doggie daycare

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