How to prevent infection/diseases during rainy season


The rains bring along with its ball of relief from the blistering heat of the sun and also a sense of excitement amongst children and youngsters who love drenching themselves out in the rain. Monsoon Season not only refreshes everyone dealing with the sizzling heat of summers but also brings diseases along with it.
It’s a very busy season for clinics & hospitals across the country as monsoon arrives with a handful of unwanted and harmful viruses & diseases that leave no stone unturned to reach out to the common man in various forms. Cold & Cough, Malaria, Dengue, Stomach Infection, Diarrhoea, Fever, Typhoid & Pneumonia are some of the diseases which make it to the top of the list. During this season, the risk of catching various diseases is high due to unhygienic conditions, unhealthy diet and not adhering to basic preventive measures.
There are simple precautions that everyone should take to stay healthy or to prevent diseases in this season-
1. Make a habit to wash your hands- Bacteria and viruses become active during the monsoon & you can come into direct contact with them only by crossing the roads or by holding on an infected railing or bench. So, it's required to wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water. Use hand sanitizers as and when required.
2. Don't touch your face- Don’t scratch your eye or wipe your sweaty forehead as the virus commonly enters our body through the eyes, nose, and mouth. Instead, use a napkin or handkerchief.
3. Protect yourself from dirty water- During this season, blocked gutters and dirty puddles are more common. They become the sources of water-borne diseases like diarrhea, influenza, cholera and fungal skin infections. So, in order to avoid these diseases, wear rain boots. They can be taken indoors and stored in lockers
4. Avoid eating street food-  Food cooked and sold in the open atmosphere likely to come in contact with airborne and waterborne diseases and bacteria. It’s better to eat fresh, home cooked foods
5. Keep mosquitoes out- The mosquitos grow during monsoon in standing water. To keep mosquitoes out of your life, keep your house neat and clean. Never leave home without your spray or cream. one of our most important monsoon health Always carry a mosquito repellent with you, when you moving outdoor
6. Drink herbal tea- Herbal tea has curative properties for coughs, colds and sore throat which is the most common ailments during the rainy season.

We should all be safety-conscious. Being alert and responsible for our surroundings is the surest way to reduce these diseases/infections. It’s up to you. A little effort on your part with care & precaution can really help you enjoy this rainy season to its fullest.

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