• PDPH Advisory Norovirus Transmission Occurring in Philadelphia (01/12/2012)

Surveillance

• CDC Norovirus Surveillance

Vaccine Information

• There currently is no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection.

Diagnostics and Treatment

• If your facility does not have a laboratory that can test for norovirus, consult with PDPH by calling 215-685-6740 to arrange for laboratory testing.
• There is currently no treatment available for norovirus; treatment is supportive only.

Reporting to PDPH

• One case of Norovirus is not required to be reported, however, a cluster or outbreak of norovirus should be reported to the health department.
• Report an outbreak of norovirus to PDPH when 3 or more staff and/or residents have vomiting and /or diarrhea within a 48 hour time frame. To report an outbreak of norovirus to PDPH, call 215-685-6740 during business hours or 215-686-4514 after business hours.

Health Educational Materials

• PDPH Norovirus Fact Sheet
• Contact Precaution & Norovirus Posters
• Hand Washing Posters
• CDC Information on Norovirus for Food Handlers
• CDC Norovirus FAQs
• CDC Facts About Noroviruses on Cruise Ships (multiple languages and PDF)
• CDC Norovirus: Technical Fact Sheet

Links and Resources

• CIDRAP Norovirus Page
• CDC Norovirus Page
• EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Norovirus

Guidelines for Management and Control

Norovirus Guidelines
All Facilities	Guidance for Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in Institutional Setting PDPH Cleaning Recommendations Outbreak Tracking Sheet Norovirus In-Service Template CDC Guidelines
Healthcare Facilities	CDC Norovirus Toolkit for Healthcare Facilities MMWR Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
Long Term Care Facilities	Guidance for Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in Institutional Setting Outbreak Checklist 2017-2018
Schools and Childcare Settings	PDPH Guidelines: Controlling the Spread of Norovirus in Schools and Childcare Settings 2017-2018