low risk
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)
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