Navigating Monsoon Maladies

Malaria
Cause​: ​Anopheles mosquito bite
Symptoms: Moderate to high fever, Sweating, Headache & chills

Dengue
Cause​: ​Aedes mosquito bite
Symptoms: High fever, Headaches, Pain behind yes, Severe joint & muscle pain

Hepatitis A
Cause​: ​Hepatitis A virus (HAV) & is primarily transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water
Symptoms: Body ache, Nausea, Vomiting along with joint pain

Chikungunya
Cause​: Mosquito bite
Symptoms​: Muscle pain, Joint swelling, Rashes & Fever

Gastroenteritis
Cause​: Stomach flu caused by eating contaminated food
Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting & abdominal cramps​

Do's

• Drink only boiled, treated & clean water.
• Ensure personal hygiene & wash hands before every meal.
• Opt for healthy & nutritious home cooked food.
• Avoid raw, unhygienic & cold food.
• Meat, poultry, & seafood to be thoroughly cooked at a high temperature.
• Wash feet with lukewarm water & antiseptic solution after wading through water.

Don'ts

• ​Ignore high grade fever for over a day.
• Self-medicate.

Embrace the season's charm & stay healthy this Monsoon!