Planning A Cruise? Here’s How To Dodge The Most Common Germs At Sea

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Norovirus is still the top cause of cruise ship outbreaks, but flu, COVID-19 and other germs are claiming a bigger share, a new review finds.

Researchers at Peking University in China pooled data from 107 studies covering 619 outbreaks on 236 ships between 1969 and 2026. The findings were published Nov. 9 in eClinicalMedicine.

Cruise ships are crowded, partly enclosed spaces where people from around the world “live and dine in close proximity,” the authors wrote. Shared facilities and a steady turnover of passengers make it easy for germs to spread.

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What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

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What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

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