Mosquito-borne diseases increased during this period, but these recommendations must also be considered
It’s common to be sick during rainy season For various reasons, it is imperative to protect yourself properly to prevent this from happening.
Washing hands with soap and water before cooking or preparing food, sanitizing fruits and vegetables, or preventing stagnation of water to keep mosquitos from breeding are some of the preventive measures recommended by the Mexican Institute of Social Security. (IMSS) Prevent rainy season diseases.
In 2019, the Institute stated that Mosquito-borne diseases increased during this period Examples include dengue, malaria, Zika and chikungunya, so cleaning and preventive measures must be enhanced to reduce risk: handwashing Use soap and water before cooking, preparing food, using the bathroom, coughing or sneezing, using public transportation, handling money, keys, phones, or petting pets.
According to the IMSS, the most vulnerable to the disease are Girls and boys under 5 years of age, adults over 60 years of age, or those with a history of chronic lung disease (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), immunosuppressed patients and pregnant women.
They point out that the diet must be very careful during the rainy season.Humidity and soggy soil can contaminate crops, so sanitizing all crops is extremely important food before cooking.
drink boiled or purified waterOther preventive measures include increasing consumption of pre-washed or sanitized fruits and vegetables, avoiding sudden changes in temperature, and covering the mouth and nose with the inner corner of the elbow or using a disposable handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. measures should be emphasized at this time.
They emphasized that special attention must also be paid to prevent water stagnation, as this eliminates mosquito breeding grounds (garbage, tires, buckets). Insect repellent or clothing that covers most of the body, such as long pants or shirts with long sleeves, and mosquito nets and canopies are recommended.
This season also increases the risk of acute respiratory infections, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia, conjunctivitis, respiratory allergies and rhinitis, and skin diseases such as dermatitis or fungal diseases.
IMSS calls on people to have the right to In case of any discomfort, go to the nearest medical facilityAs well as avoiding self-medication and following all directions of your doctor, otherwise the condition may become complicated.
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