About NorovirusQuestions.com

Independent, evidence-based information about norovirus for people who want straight answers from primary sources.

Our Mission

NorovirusQuestions.com was built to provide clear, sourced, and accurate information about norovirus — the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, affecting an estimated 685 million people annually and causing roughly 200,000 deaths per year, primarily in low-income countries.

Despite its global burden, norovirus is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience. For healthy adults it usually is. But for the elderly, immunocompromised, and young children — and for settings like cruise ships, hospitals, and long-term care facilities where transmission is rapid — the stakes are much higher. This site exists to provide what the evidence actually shows, for readers who want more than "wash your hands."

All content is written for a general audience and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

Who Writes This Site

All content is researched and written by Andy Wilcox, founder of the Virus Questions network. Andy is an independent researcher with 30+ years of analytical experience — not a physician, virologist, or epidemiologist.

His approach: work directly from CDC, WHO, NIH, and peer-reviewed primary sources rather than secondary summaries. Claims are checked against current authoritative guidance monthly via an automated review process.

This site has no medical reviewer. No content on this site is reviewed by any licensed clinician. For personal medical concerns, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Source Standards

We use a hierarchy of evidence consistent with evidence-based medicine:

  1. Peer-reviewed studies — systematic reviews, RCTs, and observational research in indexed journals
  2. CDC, WHO, and NIH guidance — primary public health authority documents
  3. FDA and food safety authority guidance — for food-handling and outbreak context

We do not cite press releases, social media posts, or news articles as primary evidence for clinical claims.

Monthly Review Process

Every clinical page undergoes an automated monthly review that checks current CDC and WHO guidance against existing page content. Claims directly contradicted by updated authority guidance are corrected. The "Last reviewed" date on each page reflects the most recent review.

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Medical Disclaimer

The information on NorovirusQuestions.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns. In an emergency, call 911.

Contact & Corrections

For corrections, errors, or feedback, use the Contact page or the Corrections page. We read all submissions and prioritize factual corrections. Confirmed corrections are applied promptly and the change is noted on the affected page.

The Virus Questions Network

NorovirusQuestions.com is part of the Virus Questions network, a collection of independent, disease-specific reference sites covering major viral pathogens. All sites follow the same editorial standards, source hierarchy, and monthly review process. Other sites in the network: