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Norovirus

Winter vomiting bug
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for severe dehydration

Key facts

Family
Caliciviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
12-48 hours
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
447

Symptoms

VomitingDiarrheaStomach crampsNausea

Transmission

Fecal-oralContaminated food/water

Prevention

Hand hygieneFood safetySurface disinfection

Treatment

Supportive care; rehydration

Related viruses (same family)

SapovirusSapporo virus
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