Bacteria, viruses and other germs are on the increase during summer season, and cause many critical health problems. The chances of heat stroke, sweating, and season change diseases cause increased alarm for your health. The good news is a little bit of care can help you in preventing them. Read on to know about these health conditions and how to prevent them:
Typhoid: a bacterial infection that is quite prevalent during summers. The common symptoms are high fever, constipation, and weakness. Vaccination in the form of injection or a pill is the way to keep it at bay.
Measles: common disease mainly in children during the summer season. It is caused by the measles virus that can be prevented by taking the MMR vaccination.
Food poisoning: bacteria multiples in the food if it's stored outside in the summer heat. Best way of avoiding food poisoning is to consume freshly cooked home food.
Skin rashes: hot and humid weather can result in heat rashes by causing blockage in sweat glands. Keep your hygiene levels high, wear light cotton clothes to keep yourself protected.
Chickenpox: another common infection during the summers. It spreads through coughing and sneezing. Proper hand sanitation, vaccination and distance from an infected person is required to prevent it.
Jaundice: caused by the intake of contaminated food and water. Make sure you drink clean, filtered water, and eat fresh, home cooked meals to avoid jaundice.
Common tips for preventing summer diseases:
Avoid outdoor activities during afternoons
Avoid exposure of skin to direct sunlight
Keep yourself hydrated
Use a high SPF sunscreen
Eat home cooked meals, preferably freshly made
Consume more of seasonal fruits and vegetables
Wear light, loose and cotton clothes
Maintain your personal and home hygiene
Keep a tab on your current health with a full body health checkup
Know more about how preventive healthcare improves the quality of your life and health.
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