Currently, there is a licensed rotavirus vaccine available that protects against severe diarrhea from rotavirus infection in infants and young children. Studies into a norovirus vaccine are underway.
Persons can reduce their chance of getting infected by frequent handwashing, prompt disinfection of contaminated surfaces with household chlorine bleach-based cleaners, and prompt washing of soiled articles of clothing. If food or water is thought to be contaminated, it should be avoided.
Viral gastroenteritis primary prevention
Campylobacteriosis primary prevention
Acute diarrhea primary prevention
Norovirus infection secondary prevention
Rotavirus infection primary prevention
Stomatitis primary prevention
Enterobiasis primary prevention
Salmonella primary prevention