Safe cleanup
Open doors and windows, leave the area to ventilate, wet contaminated material with disinfectant, wear appropriate protection, and avoid sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings.
Health information
Prevention
Prevention centers on rodent control, safe cleanup, ventilation, and avoiding aerosolized contaminated material.
Long-term prevention
Seal gaps, remove food sources, use rodent-proof storage, maintain traps where appropriate, and address infestations before cleaning heavily contaminated areas.
Important care note
This page is public health information, not diagnosis or individualized medical advice. If symptoms follow possible rodent exposure, contact a clinician or local health authority promptly.
Source:CDC hantavirus guidance