Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Last Updated: Sep 11, 2019
BookMark
Report

Prevention Of Water Borne Diseases!

Profile Image
Dr. Col Manoj Kumar Gupta GuptGeneral Physician • 37 Years Exp.MBBS
Topic Image

Monsoon in Delhi is about to strike and at many places, there will be waterlogging. Increase in Typhoid fever, jaundice and chicken pox is already there. There will be high humidity leading to various skin infections. Worm infestation in adult and young children will be on rising. Poor water hygiene coupled with poor personal hygiene will add to the problem. 

Prevention is better than cure. All personnel should maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and sanitation and also of surroundings. Cleanliness proper airing and lighting of the living area should be of utmost importance. Water storages should be monitored regularly. Use mosquito repellents. Avoid mosquito bites during the day to prevent your self from Dengue and Chikungunya. Typhus fever

People keeping pets at home should be more careful

To prevent yourself from falling ill there are certain Do s and Don'ts 

Dos -

  • Drink lots of warm water.
  • Set lifestyle routine. 
  • Avoid exposure to extreme of temperature. 
  • Eat Balance diet.
  • Maintain high standard of personal hygiene and care.
  • Always wash your hands before and after food intake.

Don'ts -

  • Don't eat food from vendors who store and serve food in a dirty environment.
  • Don't expose to AC environment as it will spread the disease especially chickenpox and viral fever.
  • Don't let water accumulate in coolers or mugs buckets or potholes.
  • Hope with the small effort once can stay healthy and fit.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
chat_icon

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously
doctor

Book appointment with top doctors for Staying Healthy treatment

View fees, clinc timings and reviews
doctor

Treatment Enquiry

Get treatment cost, find best hospital/clinics and know other details