Norovirus

 

Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus causes your stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed. This will give you stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Anyone can be infected with norovirus and get sick. You can have norovirus illness many times in your life. Norovirus illness can be serious, especially for young children and older adults. The best way to help prevent norovirus is to practice proper hand washing and general cleanliness.

Resources for General Public

 

• Norovirus FAQ
• CDC: Information about Norovirus
• CDC: Multimedia
• CDC: Illness Prevention for Cruise Ship Passengers

Resources for Health Care Providers and Long-Term Care Facilities

• Report suspected norovirus outbreak / Request norovirus testing
• CDC: Norovirus Healthcare Associated Infection Information
  • Fact Sheet: Norovirus in Healthcare Facilities
  • Key Infection Control Recommendations
  • Acute Gastroenteritis Report Worksheet
• Influenza & Norovirus Prevention Tool Kit (includes environmental cleaning checklist)
• EPA Registered Hospital Disinfectants Effective Against Norovirus (June 16, 2016)
• Browse the Epidemiology Bulletin Archive for bulletins associated with Norovirus

Resources for Food Workers

 

• CDC: For Food Workers
• CDC: Norovirus: Facts for Food Handlers
• Alaska DEC Food Safety and Sanitation Program
• Alaska DEC Food Code
• Municipality of Anchorage Food Safety and Sanitation

Other Useful Resources

• Prevent the Spread and Clean up Norovirus Posters for Download
• Handwashing Poster