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NHS Choices Launches New Food Allergy Symptom Checker
LONDON, February 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NHS Choices (http://www.nhs.uk), the online 'front door' to the NHS,
launches a new interactive tool aimed to help people better understand the
difference between food allergies and intolerances.
Based on NHS accredited information, the food allergy symptom checker
(http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/FoodTool.aspx) enables users to find out in
seconds whether they have either a food allergy or intolerance, and provides
them with clinically approved guidance to help them improve their health.
This interactive tool is the latest addition to the NHS Choices' extensive
tool library.
"This interactive tool has been created with users in mind and is a
valuable addition to the health resources being made available to the public
by the NHS Choices," said a spokesman. "It puts patients in the driving seat
by giving them exactly the sort of reliable and dependable information they
need to take control of their health at the click of a mouse."
Notes for Editors:
NHS Choices (http://www.nhs.uk) is the online information service of the
NHS that gives ordinary people the tools to make better, more informed
choices about their treatments, health and wellbeing. It includes more than
80,000 pages of content, including video, interactive tools, a daily news
service and lifestyle features. Users can also check and compare hospital and
doctor's profiles and performance on-line.
For further information, please contact NHS Choices on:
+44(0)207-972-1812.
