Monsoon health tips for Nanded families

Every year as the rains arrive, Nanded hospitals see a sharp rise in dengue, leptospirosis, and gastroenteritis. Most cases are preventable.

Top five precautions

1. Boil or filter all drinking water. Municipal supply can be contaminated during heavy rains.
2. Mosquito nets for children under five. Dengue fever can escalate quickly in small children.
3. Do not walk barefoot in flooded streets. Leptospirosis enters through skin cuts.
4. Keep vaccines up to date. Typhoid and hepatitis A vaccines are recommended before monsoon.
5. See a doctor within 48 hours of any fever above 101°F. Early diagnosis is key for dengue.

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