Some measures to be taken care of during monsoon seasons
Here is some precautionary measures against possible epidemics which are very common during rainy season. Also described how to, keep away mosquitoes and house flies. Some steps also described to reduce mosquito and fly breeding.
As predicted, monsoon has started on first June itself. Epidemics also proved its presence well before monsoon, and will keep on increasing. Some years back the entire Kerala was suffering from various unknown diseases and our health department had proved that mosquitoes were the main carriers of it. The measures taken by them could bring down the death rate considerably, by taking some measure to stop mosquito breeding. Today those incidents were past stories and we got several other things to worry about.Precautions during rainy seasons
:- Make sure the drinking water is clean and pure. Drink only boiled water as we are exposed to water born diseases during monsoon.
House flies also have a good role in spreading epidemics. Keep our surrounding area clean and tidy to prevent fly breeding. Keep food items covered. Avoid eating uncovered food items from way side vendors.
Mosquito breeding in abandoned wells and ponds can be controlled by leaving fish like thilapia and guppy in it.
Take precaution against heavy lightning