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Symptoms & Health 6 min read

How Long Does Food Poisoning Last? Duration by Cause, Timeline, and Recovery

Food poisoning typically lasts 24 to 48 hours, but duration varies by cause. Salmonella can last 4 to 7 days. Here is what to expect and when to see a doctor.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-16

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Symptoms & Health 6 min read

Stomach Bug Symptoms: What to Expect, How Long It Lasts, and When to See a Doctor

Stomach bug symptoms include sudden nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Learn how long it lasts, how it differs from food poisoning, and when to see a doctor.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-16

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Symptoms & Health 7 min read

Food Poisoning Symptoms: What to Watch For and When to Get Help

Learn the common signs of food poisoning, how symptoms differ by cause, and when to go to the ER. Includes a food poisoning vs norovirus comparison.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-16

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Food Safety 7 min read

How to Prevent Food Poisoning: A Practical Guide to Food Safety

Learn how to prevent food poisoning with proven food safety tips on cooking temperatures, storage times, high-risk foods, and how to check food recalls.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-16

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Travel Health 7 min read

Travel Vaccines: Which Are Required, Which Are Recommended, and When to Get Them

A practical guide to travel vaccines: which are required, which are recommended, how early to get them, and where to go before your next international trip.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-16

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Symptoms & Health 4 min read

Do I Have Norovirus? Symptoms, Timeline, and When to See a Doctor

How to tell if you have norovirus. Symptoms appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure and include sudden nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Here is what to expect and when to see a doctor.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-10

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Outbreak Intelligence 5 min read

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak 2026: 4,000+ Cases in 32 States and Still Growing

Cyclosporiasis has now spread to 32 states with 4,000+ cases reported. The CDC says it is spreading faster than it can track. Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Texas are the hardest-hit states. No food source has been identified and no recall has been issued.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-04

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How It Works 6 min read

What Is Wastewater Surveillance? How It Detects Disease Outbreaks Weeks Early

Wastewater surveillance detects diseases in sewage 1 to 3 weeks before clinical cases peak. Here is how it works, what diseases it tracks, and how Virus Watcher uses it.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-02

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Outbreak Intelligence 5 min read

What Illnesses Are Going Around This Back-to-School Season 2026?

Rhinovirus, RSV, and influenza are expected to surge when schools reopen in August 2026. Here is what parents should know and how to prepare.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-02

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Outbreak Intelligence 5 min read

Norovirus Summer 2026: Which States Are Seeing the Highest Activity?

The summer 2026 norovirus wave is accelerating. July 6 saw the highest single-day search activity on record. Utah, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and a dozen more states showing elevated reports. Updated July 8.

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Virus Watcher Team

2026-07-02

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