New Delhi: The national capital woke up to a first taste of monsoon on Thursday and it offered some respite for the locals who had been so far struggling with immense heat in the city. Summer this year saw temperatures soaring to 50 degrees and beyond in Delhi NCR and the extreme heatwave led to deaths as well all over the country. But with monsoon comes humidity and the risk of seasonal infections such as dengue and malaria as mosquitos start to breed in still water. But what can one do to reduce the risk of these infections? Read on to find out.
How to reduce the risk of monsoon infections?
In an interaction with News9Live, Dr. AK Gadpayle, Head of Internal Medicine at Sharda Hospital, shared some basic tips on what one can do to stay safe during the upcoming monsoon season.
“The recent rain in Delhi has brought much-needed relief to locals, offering a break from the intense summer heat. However, with the arrival of the monsoon, there’s an increased risk of infections. Here are some tips from doctors to help you stay healthy and avoid infections during the rainy season,” said Dr Gadpayle.
The expert went on to list 10 simple ways to dodge infections during monsoon.
Drink clean water, try to get boiled drinking water.
Avoid Eating outside and eat freshly home cooked food
Do not consume water from unknown sources, it may be contaminated.
Have a good balanced diet meal, drink plenty amount of water to keep yourself-hydrated.
Always wash fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
If outside, try to use hand sanitizers.
Ensure water that there is no stagnant water around your home to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear full sleeves clothes, use mosquito’s nets, eco-friendly coils etc to keep yourself safe from diseases like dengue and malaria
Keep your clothes dry to avoid fungal infection.
Don’t ignore any symptom of infection such as fever, cough, or diarrhea., if you feel uneasy.
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