Author: Yamer Canaan
Santo Domingo.- The Division of Epidemiology issued an Epidemiology Alert stating that populations affected by rainfall from Tropical Storm Franklin are at increased risk of disease.
Exposure to contaminated flood water during the rainy season can lead to diseases such as wound infections, skin infections, cholera and leptospirosis.
Diseases transmitted through mosquito bites, such as dengue fever, are also on the rise.
Other diseases, such as gastrointestinal diseases, may arise from drinking contaminated water due to failure of pipe network distribution pipes during the passage of atmospheric phenomena.
Other incidents that increase during the rainy season include trauma, injury and tetanus. In addition to this, outbreaks of acute respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, covid-19 and diarrhea may also occur in shelters.
There are steps you can take to avoid these situations, including:
-stay at home
-Do not swim or walk in water that may contain animal urine, and do not swallow it.
– Wear protective clothing and shoes near land or water that may be contaminated with animal urine
– Cleaning of channels for stagnant water
– Renew water in sinks and washing utensils
– use insect repellent
-Drink and use safe water. (Bottled water, boiled water, or water treated with a chlorinated product) in a well-sealed seal
– Cook and clean food
-Wash hands after using the toilet and before each meal
Seek medical attention immediately if you feel unwell, do not self-medicate