A fast-moving stomach bug is spreading across the country, and if you're not careful, doctors say the foodborne illness could ruin your holiday season.

The norovirus, or what some people refer to as the stomach flu, is surging across the country. Children's Health McKinney primary care pediatrician Dr. Nazima Zakhidova said the virus is affecting young people in North Texas.

"It's a big deal. It's going to cause a lot of havoc," Zakhidova said.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 14% of people who were tested for the illness came back positive during the week of November 15th, which is more than double the positivity rate from three months ago.

"It's a very, very contagious virus that spreads quickly, especially in areas of close contact so schools, dayca

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