What should people do if they have food poisoning?
There are three main things to consider when you are ill: • rehydration – drink plenty of fluids and perhaps use rehydration powders available from pharmacies • medical assistance – if you are concerned about your health or the health of someone else, contact NHS Direct (0845 4647) or your GP for advice (especially in the case of pregnant women, elderly people, children and people who are already ill) • reporting – if you think that your illness was caused by food prepared outside the home, report the incident to your local environmental health service
