06/07/2025
IT'S RAINY SEASON ❗
BE AWARE OF FLU AND OTHER RAINY SEASON ILLNESSES
PREVENTION TIPS ❗❗❗
✅ 1. For Influenza (Flu)
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
- Get vaccinated annually against the flu.
- Boost your immune system by eating healthy and getting enough sleep.
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✅ 2. For Dengue
- Eliminate mosquito breeding sites (empty stagnant water from containers, tires, pots, etc.).
- Use mosquito repellents and wear long sleeves and pants, especially during early morning and late afternoon.
- Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
- Use mosquito nets while sleeping if needed.
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✅ 3. For Leptospirosis
- Avoid walking in floodwaters, especially if you have open wounds.
- Wear boots or protective footwear during floods or when cleaning up after floods.
- Disinfect areas contaminated with rat urine.
- Keep your surroundings clean to avoid attracting rats.
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✅ 4. General Rainy Season Health Tips
- Boil or purify drinking water.
- Practice proper food hygiene – eat well-cooked meals.
- Keep surroundings clean and dry as much as possible.
- Consult a doctor early if you have symptoms like high fever, headache, rashes, or muscle pain.
