Health officials explain how Vermonters can stay healthy as Norovirus peaks in the northeast

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Data from the CDC suggests norovirus is peaking in the northeast.

“It seems like what’s usually -- you get sick around January, February has lasted even longer you know about 2 months of them getting a head cold, a sneeze, you know then the stomach bug, so it’s been constant sickness,” Williston resident Jennifer Wideawake said.

Dr. Tim Lahey of UVM Medical Center says norovirus is a pretty common virus that comes in waves -- especially in the cold, winter months.

“Norovirus typically hits quickly, you can feel normal and then a couple of hours later be unable to stop throwing up,” Dr. Leahy said.

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