During and after storms and floods, microorganisms, dust, garbage, waste, etc. flow with water to many places, causing environmental pollution and potential disease risks.

Common diseases during the rainy season include dengue fever, malaria, gastrointestinal diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, diarrhea, foot and mouth disease, flu, pink eye, etc.

Cleaning after floods to prevent disease. Illustration photo: VNA

To prevent disease, people need to ensure safe and hygienic food selection and preparation, eat cooked food and boiled water. Regularly wash hands with soap before and after preparing food, before eating and after using the toilet. Practice personal hygiene daily, wash feet and dry between toes after contact with flood water or contaminated water. Destroy mosquito larvae. Use mosquito nets when sleeping even during the day. Follow the principle of cleaning up as the water recedes, collecting, processing and burying animal carcasses according to the instructions of medical staff.

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