Keep yourself away from those Monsoon bacteria

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Finally, summer leaves the town and we warmly welcome the rainy season with colourful umbrellas, waterproof bags and raincoats from the closet. While we are enjoying the monsoon party we almost forget about the luggage that came along, bacteria & viruses! These heavy bacteria can restrict you from enjoying the weather by sharing their jet lag with you. But we got a solution, there are a few things you can follow to stay healthy and enjoy this amazing monsoon party. Here are the best tips to keep yourself away from those monsoon bacteria.

Before we start with the tips, know about the three types of infections during monsoon:

Mosquito-borne diseases: It’s very common to have mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever and avian influenza or Bird Flu (H5N1) in this season. If Malaria is left untreated then it can be lethal, Dengue fever also needs to be taken care of as it can be serious but if you detect it early and get it treated ASAP then you can recover from dengue faster.

Air-borne diseases: These are mild infections which may cause certain minor infections in adults. However, senior citizens and young children are more vulnerable to these infections and they should take proper care and treatment.

Water-borne diseases: Moulds growing on humid surfaces including your clothes and moist areas of the skin can also be dangerous during the season. However, such infections are quite mild in nature and one can be recovered quickly.

Prevention tips:

 Some tips to ensure that you enjoy a monsoon party without hampering your health.

•    Drink clean water which is either boiled or fresh from water purifiers.

•    Replace your hand towel with a fresh one every second day.

•    Make sure you always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief while coughing or sneezing.

•    Always use mosquito repellents and nets (dengue-transmitting mosquitoes usually bite during the daytime; either early morning or late evening).

•    Keep your wet shoes and clothes away from your dry garments.

•    Try avoiding outside food and consume fresh food as much as possible.

•    While travelling carry home boiled water.

•    Use hand sanitisers while travelling.

•    Always cover your face while travelling on a bike/while seating on window seats.

•    It’s a great climate but try not to get wet in the rain.

Also read on: 5 Foods which can make you ill this Monsoon

Prevention for kids:

•    Parents must keep their children away from those with infectious illnesses while playing with friends in the neighbourhood or at school.

•    Make sure that your child’s nails are clean and dirt free, ensure proper washing of hands and legs as soon as they come home and provide nutritious food with a properly balanced diet.

•    It is highly recommended to keep children inside the house during the first rain of the season as it contains acidic elements which can cause skin problems. Especially, keep your young ones and infants inside during the rain or during monsoon season as young children are the one who tends to fall sick frequently during this season.

•    You should be healthy and away from infections so that you don’t transfer them the same.

Viral symptoms:

During monsoon, the infections start to get in form with tonsillitis, cold and cough and gradually spread to the rest of the body. Symptoms of viral fever are body and muscle pain, headache, joint pain, redness of the eyes, skin rash and nasal congestion. In some cases, people face symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Here are some home remedies for viral symptoms:

•    Keep yourself hydrated by drinking a lot of liquids

•    Steam inhalation for nasal congestion and sinus pain.

•    Do gargle with Saltwater for a sore throat.

Caution – Don’t go for self-medication with antibiotics or any syrups. If you see symptoms are severe or long-lasting, visit your doctor to rule out any bacterial infection. Flu vaccines can be useful and it is advised to take a booster every year.

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