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Norovirus
Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) is highly infectious and is easily spread through contact with someone with the infection or with contaminated surfaces. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of norovirus is by regularly washing hands with soap and warm water especially after using the toilet or an episode of illness and before eating or preparing food.
Most people will make a full recovery within 2 to 3 days, but it is important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, especially for the very young, elderly or those with weakened immune systems who are more at risk.
For more information on Norovirus, read the UKHSA blog, or visit the NHS norovirus webpage.
For Health and social care settings; please see the care hub for further information on Norovirus and managing outbreaks.
For further Infection Prevention Control (IPC) information please click here
Page last updated on November 13th, 2023 at 5:13pm
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