Visitors to a farm in Ryde have been contacted after the outbreak of an infection left more than 50 people in ill-health.
People who attended Hazelgrove Farm from early April to the start of May were the victims of infectious disease Cryptosporidium.
Cryptosporidiosis is an infection that causes diarrhea. It is caused by a parasite. Most people get the parasite after swallowing food or water tainted with stool.
Cryptosporidium parasites are naturally occurring and are commonly found in soil, water, food or on any surface that has been contaminated with human or animal faeces.
Dr Anand Fernandes, health protection consultant for UKHSA South East, said:
“We appreciate people have busy lives, so we are grateful to people taking time to complete our survey.
"And we do not believe that there is an ongoing risk to the public associated with the farm.
“The farm took quick action and voluntarily stopped the animal petting activity on 1 May.
"Although symptoms of cryptosporidiosis can last for over two weeks in some people, we do not expect to see new cases directly attributed to the farm beyond the 10th of May."
Anyone with a diarrhoeal illness should drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and if they have severe symptoms like bloody diarrhoea, they should contact NHS 111 or their GP surgery.
Please stay off school and work for 48hrs and away from swimming pools for 14 days after the last episode of illness.”
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is now investigating.