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Norovirus Father helps son wash vegetables. About Norovirus Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. Apr. 24, 2024 Washing of hands with soap under running water. How to Prevent Norovirus Learn how to prevent catching and spreading norovirus. Apr. 24, 2024 How Norovirus Spreads Learn how you can easily get norovirus and the different ways it spreads. Apr. 24, 2024 Communications Resources Download and share norovirus prevention resources and graphics for different channels. Apr. 4, 2024 Norovirus Facts and Stats Learn about norovirus in the United States and globally, disease impact, and data trends. May 8, 2024

For professionals

Based on electron microscopic (EM) imagery, this three-dimensional (3D) illustration provides a graphical representation of a single norovirus virion, set against a white background. Laboratory Testing for Norovirus Learn about lab testing and diagnostic methods for norovirus. Apr. 24, 2024 Venn diagram on chalkboard. CDC Systems for Reporting Norovirus Compare differences across the CDC systems used for reporting norovirus outbreaks. May 8, 2024 Norovirus Specimen Collection Learn about where norovirus can be detected and how to collect specimens for testing. Apr. 24, 2024 Norovirus Reporting and Surveillance Identify surveillance and reporting systems for norovirus and different roles in reporting. Apr. 24, 2024

Outbreaks and advisories

Restaurant chef with gloved hands placing salad and meat on plate. Norovirus Outbreaks Learn about current norovirus outbreaks and alert and common settings where outbreaks occur. Learn More May 8, 2024

Norovirus

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. Always wash your hands and handle food well.

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