Data Collection & Processing

Data Collection & Processing

Data Source

We utilize reports submitted through our self-reporting platform, iwaspoisoned.com.

Quality Control Procedures

Raw submissions undergo a moderation and enrichment process using algorithms, AI screening, and human review to:

• Detect and filter out inauthentic or malicious content.

• Remove spam, duplicates, and other invalid reports.

• Standardize and enrich key fields (e.g., location, symptoms, metadata) to ensure high data quality.

Calculating the Data

Qualified reports are then analyzed to identify those exhibiting norovirus-like symptoms (both vomiting and diarrhea). The surveillance metric is calculated as the proportion of norovirus-like reports relative to the total report volume.

Report Delivery

Weekly Report Components

Standard weekly reports include:

1. Executive Summary - Key findings and alerts

2. State-Level Activity Trends - Current score percentages by state

3. Baseline Comparisons - Current values compared to historical baselines

4. Temporal Analysis - 12-week trend visualization

5. Alert Status - Notification of states exceeding threshold values

Delivery Options

Reports are available through:

• Secure client portal (default)

• Encrypted email delivery

• API integration with client systems

• Custom dashboard integration