The United States is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, commonly referred to as a “tripledemic,” involving COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you've woken up with sweaty palms, shaky hands and a grumbling stomach begging for relief, you're not alone. The new year brought a warm winter, new habits and an uptick of norovirus — commonly called the stomach flu.

Cook County Public Health officials report, as of the end of December, they have seen 57 cases of norovirus, characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, in suburban areas and elsewhere.