Is viral gastroenteritis a reportable disease?
No. Viral gastroenteritis is not a reportable disease. How can viral gastroenteritis be prevented? In general, viral gastroenteritis can be prevented by strictly adhering to the following guidelines: Practice good hygiene: Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after using the restroom; after changing diapers; after assisting someone with diarrhea and/or vomiting; after swimming; and before, during, and after food preparation (please refer to Quick Facts about Hand Washing). Clean food preparation work surfaces, equipment, and utensils with soap and water before, during, and after food preparation. Eat safe foods and drink safe water (Remember: Contaminated foods may look and smell normal): Wash all produce before eating raw or cooking. Use treated water for washing, cooking, and drinking. Protect others: Persons with diarrhea and/or vomiting should not prepare food or provide health care for others and should limit direct contact with others as much as possible. Persons with diarrh
No. Viral gastroenteritis is not a reportable disease. How can viral gastroenteritis be prevented? In general, viral gastroenteritis can be prevented by strictly adhering to the following guidelines: Practice good hygiene: Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after using the restroom; after changing diapers; after assisting someone with diarrhea and/or vomiting; after swimming; and before, during, and after food preparation (please refer to Quick Facts about Hand Washing). Clean food preparation work surfaces, equipment, and utensils with soap and water before, during, and after food preparation. Eat safe foods and drink safe water (Remember: Contaminated foods may look and smell normal): Wash all produce before eating raw or cooking. Use treated water for washing, cooking, and drinking. Protect others: Persons with diarrhea and/or vomiting should not prepare food or provide health care for others and should limit direct contact with others as much as possible. Persons with diarrh
