Norovirus
Publications
Prefilled Specimen Submission Form for norovirus testing (raw stool)
Prefilled Specimen Submission Form for enteric bacteria testing (transport media)
Gastrointestinal (GI) Outbreaks Toolkit for Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF)
These directions should be used to respond to any vomiting or diarrhea accident
This helpful Norovirus poster provides information about how to prevent illness including how to clean up surfaces, disinfect surfaces, washing your hands, and several common facts about Norovirus.
This is a list of registered hospital disinfectants effective against norovirus (norwalk-like virus) provided by the EPA.
An individual pesticide product may be marketed and sold under a variety of names. If you are seeking additional information about a pesticide product, refer to the EPA Registration Number, found on the product label, not the brand name. When purchasing a product for use against a specific pathogen, check the EPA Reg. No. versus the products included on this list.
One of the most important components of monitoring an outbreak is to use a line list to conduct surveillance at the facility. The line list should be faxed to the New Mexico Department of Health daily if new cases occur.
This booklet explains what a school employee needs to know about stomach illnesses at school. What are your responsibilities? How can you decrease the risks to yourself, your coworkers, and other students? How should you clean up? This booklet will answer these questions for you and provide you with tips to share with your co-workers, family, and the school community.