The Health Department has issued an advisory to protect people from water-borne diseases during floods

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Punjab Flood Update: In view of the flood-like situation in various parts of Punjab, the Health and Family Welfare Department of Punjab has today issued a health advisory to protect people from water-borne or vector-borne diseases.

Let us tell you that due to accumulation of water, the possibility of spreading such diseases increases. Giving information about the advisory, Director Health and Family Welfare Dr. Adarshpal Kaur said that the health department is always trying to keep people safe and healthy during such natural calamities and the department is providing 24-hour health services in the affected areas.

Urging people to strictly follow the advisory, he said that only safe water should be used for drinking and preferably boiled water. Frequent hand washing with soap is essential to avoid infection.

The advisory states that food items soaked in flood water should not be consumed. If anyone develops fever or diarrhoea, they should report to government health facilities including medical camps and not self-medicate. If multiple cases of an infectious disease occur in an area (ie more than 3 cases of an infectious disease in the same area), the nearest health facility should be notified immediately.

In wake of flood-like situation in various parts of state, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department issued a health advisory to save people from water-borne or vector-borne diseases. There are high chances of spread of such diseases due to accumulation of water.

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The advisory further states that bacterial skin infections are commonly caused by contaminated water and insect bites during floods and people are advised to wear rubber boots and full-sleeved clothing to prevent such infections. . Any type of treatment should go to the nearest health care facility.

The department has also advised not to enter flood waters as snake bites are also common during floods. If you need to enter the water, wear tall boots. In case of snake bite, take the patient to the nearest health center as soon as possible.

Dr. Adarsh Pal directed the authorities concerned to spray larvicide to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases. He further said that all the operations are being monitored at all times by the team of the state headquarters.

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