Eneste tiltak mot spredning av veldig smittsomme norovirusinfeksjoner er å holde streng hånd- og kjøkkenhygiene som er vanskelig for små barn. Alkoholbasert desinfeksjon virker ikke godt nok. Grundig god håndvask med såpe og vann har betydelig bedre effekt mot norovirus, samt at syke personer holder seg hjemme i inntil 48 timer etter symptomene (oppkast, diare, feber, muskelsmerter) er over.

Kommunelegen ber spesielt foresatte i barnehage og skole om å holde barna hjemme til 48 timer etter avføringen er normal igjen/ oppkast opphører.

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https://www.fhi.no/nettpub/smittevernveilederen/sykdommer-a-a/norovirusenteritt---veileder-for-he/

For several weeks, we have observed frequent cases of periodontal disease. The municipal doctor states that norovirus has been detected in affected children in the municipality.
 

The only measure against the spread of highly contagious norovirus infections is to maintain strict hand and kitchen hygiene, which is difficult for young children. Alcohol-based disinfection does not work well enough. Thorough hand washing with soap and water has a significantly better effect against norovirus, and that sick people stay at home for up to 48 hours after the symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscle pain) are over.

The municipal doctor especially asks parents in kindergarten and school to keep the children at home until 48 hours after the stool is normal again / vomiting ceases.