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People become infected with norovirus by:
- Eating food or drinking liquids contaminated by an infected person.
- Touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching their mouth or eating without washing their hands first.
- Person to person from unwashed hands

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Symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Cramping
- Chills
-A mild fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fluid loss, which can be a huge issue for young children

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- The key to preventing the spread of norovirus is hand washing. A proper hand wash requires warm running water, soap and rubbing hands together for about 20 seconds.
- Avoid going out up to 48 hours after symptoms have stopped because the virus can remain in stool for a couple days after symptoms stop.
- Clean the whole environment once with soap and water and then sanitize infected surfaces with a dilute bleach solution. Make sure to wear disposable, waterproof gloves while cleaning.
- Dispose of any food that may have been in contact with an ill person

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Yes it is reportable. If three or more people are ill with vomiting or have diarrhea within a short time, report the situation to your local Community Health Centre. If a child is sick while at the centre or school, place the child in a separate room and children and staff who are sick with vomiting and diarrhea should stay at home until 2 days after their symptoms go away.

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(n.d.). Sneezes + Diseases: Home. https://sneezesdiseases.com/

(n.d.). BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). http://www.bccdc.ca/

images from google images

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It takes a day or two for symptoms to appear after being exposed to norovirus. The child may experience stomach pains and begin vomiting, which is commonly followed by diarrhoea. Other symptoms include cramps, chills, and a slight fever. The illness usually starts abruptly and lasts one to three days. Complications and serious sickness are uncommon.

https://sneezesdiseases.com/norovirus

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What To Do At Home

If another child at the centre or school has diarrhea or vomiting, watch your child for signs of illness.

If your child becomes ill and is vomiting or has diarrhea, offer your child plenty of fluids to drink.

Wash your hands and your child's hands well using soap and warm water after using the toilet, after diaper changes and cleaning up after your child.

Watch your child for Signs of Dehydration.

For more suggestions, see Facts About Diarrhea and Facts About Vomiting.

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What To Do At Home If another child at the centre or school has diarrhea or vomiting, watch your child for signs of illness. If your child becomes ill and is vomiting or has diarrhea, offer your child plenty of fluids to drink.

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- Sophia & Khem

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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- Sophia & Khem

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- Vomiting may spread the virus through droplets so it can easily transfer to the environment
- It can survive on surfaces eg. countertops and toys for a long time and can be picked up on peoples hands.
- It also takes very few viruses to start an infection.
- It is passed along through the fecal- oral route, and can be spread person to person through contact
- It can be spread through food, water and ice that has been held by a person with the illness.