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Infectious Diseases: Norovirus

To educate our local community about norovirus, the Department of Health Services has developed this web page. Information is provided for the local community and for health providers.

For the Community

FAQ: Norovirus
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For Schools: Norovirus Control Measures
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.

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For Health Providers

FAQ: Information for Health Care Workers and Other Employees (English) (Spanish)
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.

Facility Checklist for Norovirus
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.

Instructions: Norovirus PCR Specimen Collection and Requirements
Source: Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory.

Form: Gastroenteritis Outbreak Specimen Submission for Norovirus PCR
Source: Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory.

Acute Viral Gastroenteritis (or "Stomach Flu"): Background Information and Guidelines for Controlling Transmission in Licensed Residential Community Care Facilities
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.

Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of Viral Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in California Long-term Care Facilities
Source: California Department of Health Services.

Recommendations for Control of Norovirus for First Responders
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.

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Related Links

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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