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Six Simple Steps To Protect Against And Stop The Spread Of Noroviruses
Recent outbreaks of norovirus-also known as stomach flu-
indicate the highly contagious, fast-moving virus is again a public health concern. The Association for
Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has six simple steps to protect families
against noroviruses.
Norovirus is the second most frequent cause of illness after the common cold. Symptoms include
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and occur between 24 and 48 hours after exposure.
Norovirus can be life-threatening for very young, elderly and immunocompromised persons.
APIC's six simple steps to protect against norovirus include:
1) Practice Proper Hand Hygiene
Frequent hand hygiene is always the best defense. This includes washing hands for at least 15-20
seconds (sing the happy birthday song twice).
2) Clean with Bleach
If you've had the bug, use a bleach-containing cleaner to disinfect all surfaces. Wear disposable
gloves, and don't forget "frequent touch" surfaces like door knobs and light switches. After cleaning,
dispose of or sanitize rags in hot water and bleach.
3) Food and Water Safety
Avoid joining an estimated 9.2 million cases of foodborne norovirus infections each year by preventing
food contamination. Always wash raw food before eating, and don't eat food prepared by someone
who is ill until 2-3 days after symptoms have cleared. Do not share drinking glasses or bottles.
4) Don't Air Your Dirty Laundry
Direct contact with a sick person is not required to contaminate soft surfaces. The norovirus can
spread from a contaminated pillowcase to a clean towel in a pile of laundry. To disinfect laundry, wash
with hot water, bleach (see container for directions) and dry on "high." Discard solid waste
(vomitus/stool) in the toilet. Close the lid when flushing.
5) Contain Outbreaks
Immediately quarantine those who are sick. Don't forget to disinfect everything from the washing
machine to the bleach bottle, and wear protective gloves while cleaning.
6) Prevent Outbreaks
Don't wait for an outbreak to occur to clean up. Ward off norovirus by maintaining a clean household
and regularly disinfecting surfaces.
APIC's mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse
outcomes. The Association's more than 11,000 members have primary responsibility for infection
prevention and hospital epidemiology around the globe. APIC advances its mission through
education, research, collaboration, practice guidance, public policy, and credentialing.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
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