Is There a Stomach Bug Going Around in the UK? Why Giardia Is Rising
Posted on September 8, 2026 by Avery Collins
Quick Answer: Yes. It’s giardiasis; it’s a parasite, and England just recorded 6,069 cases in a single year. Worst figure since 2016. It peaks in autumn, so September to November is the busiest window. Spent the week sprinting to the loo, typing “Is there a stomach bug going around right now in the UK?” into […]