Survival Medicine Podcast: Norovirus, Xofluza

Survival Medicine Podcast

Reports from Yosemite National Park in California reveal that at least 170 visitors and personnel have experienced a mysterious intestinal ailment. Lab studies have identified a virus called “Norovirus” as the culprit in at least two cases, with most of the rest consistent with the illness. Find out what you need to know about the most common cause of the stomach flu in the U.S.

Also, Dr. Alton discusses the first new antiviral flu drug approved by the FDA in years: Xofluza. Xofluza is a one-day treatment that is meant to decrease symptoms and duration of influenza illness. Learn more about a drug that deals with a lot of flu symptoms, usually with one dose.

All this and more on the latest Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe and Amy Alton

Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad,

Joe and Amy Alton

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