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NIH scientists discover norovirus and other “stomach viruses” can spread through saliva

A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases – including the one famous for widespread outbreaks on cruise ships – can grow in the salivary glands of mice and spread through their saliva, scientists at...

1 July, 2022

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Norovirus burden may decrease with pediatric vaccinations

Childhood vaccination for norovirus may reduce the community burden of norovirus outbreaks, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the...

31 December, 2019

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Takeda initiates world’s first norovirus vaccine field trial

Takeda announced that it has dosed the first subject in a Phase 2b field efficacy trial of Takeda’s norovirus vaccine candidate (TAK-214), the only norovirus vaccine candidate in human clinical trials. The Phase 2b...

28 June, 2016

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Norovirus studies pinpoint global burden, build case for vaccine

The global economic burden of norovirus is a staggering $60 billion per year, with an annual death toll of 200,000, according to new estimates from a collection of studies on the disease and its impact. The reports...

9 May, 2016

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Norovirus sickens 1 million kids each year, highlighting need for vaccine

We hear about norovirus most often these days when there is an outbreak on a cruise ship. However, the infection is much more prevalent than that. Norovirus is responsible for 1 million doctor’s visits by children...

25 March, 2013

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Norovirus vaccine research moves forward

The results of a new clinical trial have found an experimental vaccine is highly effective against a strain of norovirus –🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

14 December, 2011

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New vaccine candidate shows strong potential to prevent highly contagious norovirus

Scientists have shown that an experimental vaccine against the human norovirus🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive articles, expert research...

17 March, 2011

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NIH scientists discover norovirus and other “stomach viruses” can spread through saliva

Norovirus burden may decrease with pediatric vaccinations

Takeda initiates world’s first norovirus vaccine field trial

Norovirus studies pinpoint global burden, build case for vaccine

Norovirus sickens 1 million kids each year, highlighting need for vaccine

Norovirus vaccine research moves forward

New vaccine candidate shows strong potential to prevent highly contagious norovirus