Monsoon is here: Stay safe from diseases

The much-awaited monsoon is here, bringing respite from the scorching summer heat. While it might feel delightful to soak yourself in the cool monsoonal shower, there’s a host of microbes on the other side breeding and preparing to create havoc.

Monsoon is the perfect time to be infected with water-borne diseases. Water-logging, sewage water leakage and other external factors might be just adding to the problems of the rainy season. Here are few handy tips and tricks to keep you safeguarded from monsoon diseases.

Do not drink or eat anything that comes in contact with rainwater. It is advisable to consume as much as possible freshly cooked food.

As reported by FIT, Dr Sumit Ray, Vice Chairperson, Critical Care and Emergency of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital shares that water-borne diseases are a cause of primary concern in places which receives heavy rainfall. Diseases like dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and others are quite rampant during this season. One of the best ways to keep such diseases at bay would be to clean the drinking water. The other possibility is to add chlorine to the drinking water. Additionally, probiotic tablets also can be handy in such situations.

Apart from the water-borne diseases, it is imperative that we take measures to take care of other things that can prove to be fatal.

Stay protected against moisture and electric shocks from leaking ceilings and wet walls. Switch off light and fan and avoid touching any electrical appliances barefooted. Water serves as a conductor of electricity, therefore increases chances of electric shocks.

Another concern, which needs to be addressed during the monsoon season, is – fly-borne diseases. They can cause diseases like malaria, dengue, typhoid, diarrhoea, and others. Stagnant water should be cleared as it causes mosquitoes to breed. Use mosquito nets, repellents, patches to keep them at bay.

These are some of the basic things that you can try and keep diseases at bay and enjoy the rains!