HEALTH TIPS DURING MONSOON

Health tips during Monsoon

As the cool showers of monsoon bring a great relief from the scorching heat of summers, they also bring with them the risk of many health hazards. 

Here are the tips to stay healthy in rainy season:

1.Always carry your umbrella, raincoats etc. when you step out of home. Whenever you get wet in rain or come in contact with muddy water, change your clothes after reaching home and take a bath which will remove all germs from the body surface. You should be extra careful with basic hygiene especially in rainy season. 

2.Handwashing is must everytime after reaching home and before taking meals. It is the most effective way to get rid of germs. 

3.Avoid drinking cold and caffeinated or carbonated drinks in this season. Instead, warm drinks like for eg. vegetable soups, warm water with lemon, herbal teas will keep up your immunity. 

4.Eat vitamin C rich food to boost your immunity. 

5.Avoid outside food and drinking water which is not filtered or boiled as digestive system is most prone to infections in this weather. Wash all fruits, vegetables, salads thoroughly before consuming. Avoid oily, spicy and fatty diet. 

6.Ensure vaccination of your family with influenza vaccine before this season starts. 

7.Keep clear of damp indoors as damp walls harbour fungus which can cause many health problems. Washed clothes can be dried with electric iron when needed. Skin and scalp should be kept clean and dry. 

8.Protect children from mosquito bites by ensuring that they wear full length clothes when they go out, mosquito repellents can be used. Check that there is no pooling of water in your home and surroundings where insects and especially mosquito causing dengue breed. 

9.Refrain from frequently touching your eyes with dirty hands as eye flu also spreads in this season. 

10.Consult your doctor on time if  symptoms of cough, cold, fever, stomach upset or any infection appears. 

This beautiful weather should be a reason to enjoy, and not to suffer.

Whenever in doubt consult your pediatrician  

Dr Nivedita Kapoor
Newborn and child specialist


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