Rotterdam –
Several people have become ill after visiting King’s Day in Berkel and Rodenrijs. They developed stomach and intestinal complaints. Think of vomiting and diarrhea. We also call this gastroenteritis.
9 reports were received via the website of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The reporters told the NVWA about dozens of people from their area who also had complaints. The NVWA reported this to the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond.
Complaints
In most cases it is a short-lived, but highly contagious infection that clears up without medical help. This also appears to be a highly contagious infection. Complaints also seem to decrease quickly for most people.
Cause
Gastroenteritis can be caused by various viruses and bacteria. You can get this by eating contaminated food and drinks, but also by not washing your hands properly after going to the toilet.
Extensive investigation into the cause by the GGD and NVWA
It is important to find out how people became infected in order to prevent it in the future. It provides insight into how people became infected and how a virus or bacteria behaves. This contributes to protecting public health.
Complete the questionnaire
The GGD is investigating in collaboration with the NVWA what causes this. The GGD can also use your help for this. That is why a questionnaire has been created. Have you been to the King’s Day in Berkel and Rodenrijs? Then complete the questionnaire. It is important that both people with and without complaints complete this questionnaire. Thank you in advance!
Completing the form takes approximately 10 minutes. The information you provide will be treated confidentially.
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