Norovirus

Resources for Awareness and Outreach

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Social Media Messaging

Use the following social media messages (in English and Spanish) to educate general audiences about norovirus, especially from November to April, when outbreaks are most likely to occur. Click an image to view and download (right-click and select “Save image as”).

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English

	People of any age can get sick from #norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea and is very contagious. Even if you’ve had norovirus before, you can get it again. Learn more about norovirus and how to avoid getting sick: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	Common symptoms of #norovirus include #vomiting, #diarrhea, #nausea, and stomach pain. If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to stay home while you are sick and for two days after you feel better to avoid spreading to others. Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	The best way to protect yourself and those around you from #norovirus is by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Hand sanitizers alone do NOT kill norovirus germs. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention.html
	Norovirus outbreaks can spread quickly in schools and childcare centers because germs spread easily between kids in shared spaces. Parents and teachers can help protect kids by teaching them how to properly wash their hands with soap and water. Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	Norovirus spreads easily from an infected person to others, especially in healthcare facilities. Older adults are more likely to become very sick from #norovirus. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from norovirus: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention.html
	Fresh fruits, vegetables, and shellfish (including oysters) can be contaminated with #norovirus if washed or grown in contaminated water. Protect yourself by washing produce and cooking shellfish thoroughly before serving. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention.html
	Many #norovirus outbreaks happen in restaurants or places where food is prepared and sold. Food can become contaminated if it’s handled by someone infected with norovirus or touches a contaminated surface. Get facts for food workers: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/foodhandlers.pdf
	You should always fully cook oysters and other shellfish before eating. Raw or undercooked oysters can be contaminated with germs like #norovirus, making people sick with vomiting and diarrhea. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/transmission.html
	Norovirus can easily spread from person to person while hiking and camping. Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea, but you can help prevent the spread of germs while outdoors: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water (hand sanitizer does NOT kill #norovirus germs) Keep water bottles and dining supplies to yourself (sharing is NOT caring when it comes to norovirus) Boil drinking and cooking water to kill germs Learn more about preventing norovirus while hiking: https://www.pcta.org/.../safety-tips/communicable-diseases/

Spanish

	Las personas de cualquier edad pueden enfermarse de #norovirus, lo que provoca vómito, diarrea y es MUY contagioso. Aún si ya tuviste norovirus, puedes contraerlo de nuevo. Obtén más información sobre el norovirus y cómo evitar enfermarte: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	Los síntomas comunes de #norovirus incluyen #vómito, #diarrea, #náuseas y dolor de estómago. Si tienes alguno de estos síntomas es importante quedarte en casa mientras estas enfermo y dos días después de que te sientas mejor para evitar contagiar a otras personas. Obtén más información: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	La mejor manera de protegerte a ti mismo y a los demás del #norovirus es lavarte bien las manos con agua y jabón. Los desinfectantes para manos por sí solos NO matan los gérmenes del norovirus. Obtén más información: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention-sp.html
	Los brotes de norovirus pueden propagarse rápidamente en las escuelas y guarderías porque los gérmenes se esparcen fácilmente entre los niños en los espacios compartidos. Los padres y maestros pueden ayudar a protegerlos enseñándoles cómo lavarse las manos correctamente usando agua y jabón. Obtén más información: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Norovirus.aspx
	El norovirus se transmite fácilmente de una persona infectada a otras, especialmente en centros médicos. Los adultos mayores tienen más probabilidades de enfermarse gravemente por #norovirus. Obtén más información sobre cómo protegerte a ti mismo y a tus seres queridos: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention-sp.html
	Las frutas, verduras y mariscos frescos (incluyendo los ostiones) pueden contaminarse con #norovirus si se cultivan o se lavan en agua infectada. Protégete lavando las frutas y verduras y cocinando bien los mariscos antes de servirlos. Obtén más información: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/prevention-sp.html
	Muchos brotes de #norovirus ocurren en restaurantes o lugares donde se prepara y venden comida. Los alimentos pueden contaminarse si los manipula una persona infectada con norovirus o si tocan una superficie contaminada. Consulta la información para los trabajadores de alimentos. https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/foodhandlers.pdf
	Siempre debes cocinar completamente los ostiones y otros mariscos antes de comerlos. Los ostiones crudos o poco cocinados pueden estar contaminados con gérmenes como el #norovirus, lo que hace que las personas se enfermen con vómito y diarrea. Obtén más información: https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/transmission-sp.html