Ways to prevent 6 diseases that are likely to break out after storms.
(Baonghean.vn) - The environment is often severely polluted by wastewater from sewers and sanitation facilities dissolving in water. This is the reason why some diseases break out after storms and heavy rains.
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| After storms, the environment is often severely polluted. Photo: Internet |
Diarrhea, intestinal infections:Bacterial intestinal diseases (E. coli, cholera, dysentery, typhoid)... Diarrhea caused by E. coli (Escherichia coli) is common, but the most dangerous are acute diarrhea caused by dysentery bacilli or typhoid bacteria, especially acute diarrhea caused by cholera bacteria. If these diseases are not detected early and treated and isolated promptly, they risk spreading into epidemics.
Respiratory tract infections:During the rainy season, the weather changes erratically, temperatures fluctuate rapidly, rainstorms are unusually prolonged, humidity increases, and there is heavy rainfall. The human body doesn't have time to "adjust" to adapt, making people very susceptible to colds, flu, and other chills, leading to symptoms such as sore throat, cough, runny nose, and headaches.
Dermatological diseases:Diseases originate directly from sources of infection in flood-affected areas. These include several dermatological conditions such as athlete's foot, nail fungus; interdigital dermatitis (commonly known as "waterborne foot"); itching; dermatitis; and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Accordingly, eye infections and skin infections are primarily transmitted through contaminated water. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly bathe and wash your face with purified, disinfected water to prevent eye infections and skin diseases.
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Eyesore:The disease occurs due to the use of water contaminated with various microorganisms, including viruses that cause conjunctivitis, blepharitis, lacrimal gland inflammation, etc.
Dengue fever:Following storms and floods, diseases transmitted by disease vectors proliferate rapidly. These diseases are highly contagious and can spread widely. Typical examples include dengue fever, common viral fevers, and malaria. Stagnant water and hot, humid weather create ideal conditions for mosquitoes and viruses to breed and infect people. Therefore, the best way to prevent these diseases is to eliminate mosquitoes, destroy mosquito larvae, and prevent mosquito bites.
Yellow fever:Yellow fever and hemorrhagic fever caused by Leptospira bacteria: Yellow fever and hemorrhagic fever caused by Leptospira bacteria are directly linked to the urine of rats carrying the Leptospira pathogen. Rats excrete this bacteria in their urine, which then flows into water. During and after rain and storms, if people immerse themselves or their limbs in water for extended periods, Leptospira bacteria can easily penetrate the skin and mucous membranes to enter the human body.
Ways to prevent dangerous diseases and epidemics after the rainy season and floods: Eliminate mosquito larvae by: releasing guppy fish or flagtail fish into water containers to eat the larvae. Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds: collect and dispose of discarded items around the house that can collect rainwater and provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes, such as broken bottles, cans, coconut shells and husks, and tires; cover water containers such as water tanks, jars, and pots; turn over water containers when not in use. Add salt or kerosene to the bowls under cupboard legs, and regularly clean flower vases. Spray mosquito-repellent chemicals around the living area. Prevent mosquito bites by: wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts, especially for children. Sleeping under a mosquito net, even during the day. Using mosquito sprays, mosquito repellent incense, mosquito repellent cream, electric mosquito rackets, etc. Treating blankets, curtains, and mosquito nets with mosquito-repellent chemicals. Keeping dengue fever or malaria patients under a mosquito net to prevent mosquito bites and transmission of the disease to others. Practice eating cooked food, drinking boiled water, ensuring food safety, and washing hands frequently with soap. Clean and disinfect water tanks, wells, and water containers using chemicals such as Chloramine B, Aquatabs tablets, or other chemicals recommended by the Ministry of Health to sterilize water used for drinking and daily activities. In addition, people need to ensure environmental hygiene by cleaning up the environment as the floodwaters recede, organizing the collection, processing, and burial of animal carcasses. Use lime powder or other chemicals recommended by the Ministry of Health for treatment during burial. Spray insecticides to kill disease-carrying insects in high-risk areas. |
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