Severe food poisoning

●Urgent

Call 112

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Quick summary

Call 112 if very weak or bloody stool. Small sips water/ORS. Save leftover food.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 if signs of severe dehydration, blood in stool, or altered consciousness
Step 2: Give small sips of clean water or ORS if awake and not vomiting constantly
Step 3: Save leftover food sample if available for investigation
Step 4: Note what was eaten, when, and who else ate it
Step 5: Do NOT give anti-diarrhea medicine without medical advice

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force large amounts of fluid during active vomiting — small sips only.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give unprescribed antibiotics or anti-diarrhea drugs in bloody diarrhea.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if dehydration, blood, high fever, or altered mental state.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mild cases — local doctor; mention food source and symptom timeline.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — IV fluids and hospital care for shock, persistent vomiting, or vulnerable patients (elderly, young children).

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

Call 112

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