When there is a flood disaster The thing we should do the most is mindfulness. Follow the news And evacuate as quickly as possible In the event that the flood situation rises Or does not seem to improve Should follow the instructions of the staff strictly. And of course, things that come with the flood Not only causing damage or suffering to the villagers only But in the flood situation, there are also reptiles Including diseases that may be followed as well So today we have collected diseases that will come with flood disaster. And a way to protect each other
1. Respiratory tract infections: flu, influenza, pneumonia.
Major symptoms
Fever (heat), sore throat, runny nose, cough
For flu Often there is a lot of pain. And loss of appetite
For pneumonia They often have a cough with yellow or green mucus, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
How to prevent
Keep your body warm Avoid playing in the water for a slotxo long time. Not wearing damp clothes Always wipe yourself dry. And wear thick enough clothes if the weather is coldAvoid close contact with people with the flu. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth or tissue. If necessary to approach or walk past a patient with the flu Do not share personal items with the patient.
During the flu Both the sick and the people in the neighborhood Should wash your hands often With soap and water Or use alcohol gel to moisten your hands
For people at risk, such as over 65 years old, people with diabetes, heart disease, asthma, emphysema. Chronic liver disease Chronic kidney disease AIDS pregnant women Smokers Or are obese Flu vaccine should be prevented.
2. Gastrointestinal diseases: diarrhea, food poisoning, dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever.
Major symptoms
Liquid defecation Or taken as water Or taken with bloody mucus, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and may also have a fever.
For typhoid fever Often has a high fever over a period of weeks, headache, loss of appetite, and sleep.
How to prevent
Eat food that is cooked and clean, not spoiled, does not eat food with flies. Or leave it overnight Or have a bad smell
Drink clean water such as bottled water, boiled water.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Before cooking and preparing food Before eating And after bowel movements (Both patients and ordinary people)
Do not defecate directly into the water. Should be taken down to a specially modified toilet Or to be taken into a plastic bag Then add a moderate amount of lime Seal the bag tightly And put it in a black bag (garbage bag)
3. Mosquito-borne diseases: dengue fever, malaria.
Major symptoms
High fever, headache, loss of appetite, lying down, often without mucus or coughing
For dengue (Caused by mosquito bites Found in the general community) often has a high fever, red face, red eyes, abdominal pain, vomiting, a rash or reddish spots on the skin.
For malaria (Caused by anopheles mosquito bites Found in forests), often experiencing symptoms of fever and chills for a time Every day or every other day
How to prevent
Be careful not to get bitten by mosquitoes during the day and at night by sleeping in a mosquito net, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, covering with thick cloth, using a mosquito trap, applying mosquito repellant, or using citronella or basil. Squeezed the water to apply
Eliminate larvae and mosquito breeding grounds in the home area. By closing the lid of the water storage container Overturn or destroy the container to prevent waterlogging Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent in a container or other watery material, such as pots, saucers, and pantry in a proportion of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) per 2 liters of water, or let go of guppy. Or betta fish into a pond and a container of water that is not used for drinking
Kill mosquitoes by using 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent, liquid soap, shampoo or dishwashing liquid mixed with 1 liter of water. And put the water sprayer Used to spray mosquitoes on the island around the house.
4. Other infectious diseases: leptospirosis, conjunctivitis.
Important symptoms of leptospirosis (Leptospirosis) is high fever, headache, loss of appetite, aches, calf muscles, red eyes, yellow eyes. As well as dengue and malaria
How to prevent
Avoid soaking in water Wade through the mud unnecessarily.
If you need to swim Should wear waterproof rubber boots. Especially those with wounds need to be extra careful.
If soaking is necessary, do not soak for a long time when coming out of the water. Should immediately wash the body and pat it dry.
Keep food in a closed container. And collect garbage in closed plastic bags or trash Not to be a food source of rats
Keep your accommodation clean Not to be a resting place for mice
Key symptoms of epidemic conjunctivitis (Conjunctivitis caused by viral infection) is eye irritation, eye pain, tearing, photophobia, scuffed eyes, eyelid swelling, red eye may start at one eye And then spread to the other eye Some people may also have a fever. Often found that an outbreak.
How to prevent
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Do not rub your eyes, do not let the insects rub the eyes.
Do not share personal items with other people. Especially those with conjunctivitis
5. Skin diseases: rash, fungal disease, athlete's foot.
Major symptoms
Itchy rash caused by water Or being bitten by a mosquito Then caused irritation or allergic to touch There will be a rash or an itchy bump at the area that touches the water. Or being bitten by a mosquito Often at the same time in many places
Fungal disease is caused by a fungal infection. There will be symptoms like a scaly rash. White crotch of the toes and soles of the feet may also be itchy.
Athlete's foot Caused by soaking your feet in water for a long time Is more than 1 hour at a time and there is a subsequent infection. Which will have symptoms of skin flabby Peeling or flaking Itchy toe Later, there was a blistering rash. Swollen, red, purulent skin (usually caused by complications of bacterial infection)
How to prevent
Avoid unnecessary wading in mud, kill mosquitoes and avoid biting mosquitoes.
If necessary, wear waterproof rubber boots.
If you have to swim without boots Before going in the water, use Vaseline ointments. Ringworm treatment ointments
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