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Food Poisoning
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Food poisoning is an acute illness due to the ingestion of food which is contaminated with bacteria or other microbes. Food poisoning is a reportable illness in some jurisdictions, in particular if the food was purchased from a restaurant/food stand.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Lay the person down and keep them comfortably warm
2   After the person has stopped vomiting and to avoid dehydration give them plenty of clear liquids like water, tea, broth or fruit juice.
3   If symptoms persist for more than 24 hours seek medical attention.
Warnings
The very young and the very old may be most affected by food poisoning
Tips
Most cases of food poisoning are mild but it can be fatal and should always be taken seriously so seek medical attention if symptoms are severe.

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