36. Multiple individuals attending a church picnic develop severe gastrointestinal symptoms within hours. What is the urgent epidemiological action for public health officials?
A.
Advise people to avoid all social gatherings.
B.
Conduct immediate interviews to identify common food items consumed and onset times to pinpoint the source.
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C.
Wait for all affected individuals to seek medical care.
D.
Focus on environmental sanitation of the church premises.
📖 Additional Information
Advise people to avoid all social gatherings.
Conduct immediate interviews to identify common food items consumed and onset times to pinpoint the source.
Wait for all affected individuals to seek medical care.
Focus on environmental sanitation of the church premises.
