THE CRITICAL ROLE OF WASHING HANDS TO AVOID SEASONAL INFECTIONS DURING MONSOON

Monsoon season brings relief from scorching heat, but also comes with rise in seasonal infections like cold, flu and more serious condition such as swine flu.

Being able to deal with the viruses and bacteria that cause flu or infections is in our hands.

Understanding the monsoon diseases

The wet and damp conditions during monsoon season create perfect spots for germs to grow, which makes us more likely to get sick. Respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma attacks and flu become prevalent, bringing symptoms such as viral fever, common cold, cough, malaria, and dengue etc. Waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera, also become a big problem.

To shield ourselves against these symptoms during monsoon season, which can spread from person to person, we must adhere to personal hygiene and infection control practices. Here are the guidelines to keep yourself and your family safe: