3 things to remember to 'survive' the holidays

To have the best health and ensure a safe holiday, the Department of Preventive Medicine (Ministry of Health) recommends that people pay attention to the following to protect the health of themselves and their families.

• Alcohol - drink in moderation:The Department of Preventive Medicine recommends that people do not abuse alcohol and other alcoholic beverages. If you drink alcohol, you should only drink less than two units of alcohol per day for men, less than one unit of alcohol per day for women, and not drink more than five days a week.

One unit of alcohol is equivalent to 3/4 of a 330 ml bottle/can of beer; a 100 ml glass of wine or a 30 ml shot of spirits. When drinking alcohol, absolutely do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.

• Eat cooked food and drink boiled water to prevent disease:During the holidays, if you are unlucky enough to get food poisoning, the whole family will lose their joy and worry more about the sick person. Therefore, to prevent diseases transmitted through the digestive tract, wash your hands regularly with soap or antiseptic solution (both adults and children), especially before preparing food, before eating, before holding or feeding children, after going to the toilet, after changing diapers and cleaning children...

Always remember to eat cooked food and drink boiled water. Use clean water for eating and drinking. Only use food with clear origin. Do not feed children; do not let children eat with their hands, suck their fingers, or suck on unsterilized toys.

•Remember to prevent mosquito bites:When letting children run and play outside, remember to apply anti-mosquito cream and spray. Keep the house clean and airy. Sleep under mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites even during the day. If there are signs of suspected infectious diseases, go to a medical facility immediately for examination and guidance. For those returning to their hometowns or traveling, it is necessary to proactively seek information about the epidemic situation at the destination to proactively prevent and control the disease./.

According to PLO