Have you or your family recently been ill with vomiting and diarrhea? There is a good chance it was caused by a norovirus. Noroviruses are highly contagious viruses that cause:
Abdominal Cramping
Body Aches
Diarrhea
Headaches
Low Grade Fevers
Nausea
Vomiting
Symptoms usually last for 24 to 48 hours.
Transmission
Norovirus is transmitted by eating contaminated food (food that was prepared or handled by another ill person), by touching surfaces or objects (such as doorknobs, faucets, handles, etc.) contaminated with norovirus and then touching the mouth, and by having direct contact with a person who is infected and showing symptoms.
Prevention
To prevent the spread:
Wash your hands frequently
Stay home if you are ill
Disinfect with a bleach-based cleaning solution
Do not prepare food for others if you are ill
Food Poisoning
Do you think you became ill after eating at a restaurant? Call Environmental Health at 734-222-3800.