Purpose
Guidance for staff at local, state, and territorial health departments who submit outbreak reports to CDC through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS).
Form and Guidance
Note: For guidance on the reporting process within a particular jurisdiction, contact the site or agency administrator.
Guidance for completing all sections of the NORS reporting form
Distinguishing mode of transmission for certain outbreaks involving drinks, ice, or bottled water
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other requests for NORS data
NORS/NEARS guidance for contributing factors in foodborne outbreak reports
Complete list of variables contained in CDC 52.14 form and downloadable by NORS users in flat format
Complete list of variables contained in CDC 52.14 form in relational format
Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: September 17, 2024
Updated: August 12, 2026
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Reviewed: August 12, 2026
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