Kerala is at the risk of epidemics following the biggest flood this century, thousands of people who have been diagnosed with the symptoms of leptospirosis and are seeking immediate. With the floods come another problem that could be more devastating than the immediate effects they bring. Hence, special care must be taken for health care; Especially during the first three months after the flood. At such an hour it is crucial we devote time and efforts for precautions against any water-borne disease. Hence, let us comprehend the major disease outbreaks to be caution of and their symptoms as well as the preventive measures for the same.

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial infection we get from animals. It's spread through their urine, especially from dogs, rodents, and farm animals. These microbes are found in patchy water and wet soil. The bacteria enters the body through small wound openings or scratch marks on the body. Symptoms include, but are not limited to high fever, severe muscle pain and acute headache. Some people also experience abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Leptospirosis is critical when it affects the liver, lungs, kidney, heart and brain. Hence, it is important to treat them at the very initial stage itself.

Preventive measures:

Do not step into stagnated water. If you are getting into such a water, wear hand gloves and protect your feet. If there are wounds, wrap them well.

Drink boiled water, cover food, and dispose waste properly.

Use HIT RAT KILL to destroy rodents and mice.

Diarrhea & Food Poisoning

Rushing floodwaters can mix with sewage containing human and animal waste. The combination can contaminate water and food sources thus increasing the risk of contaminated microbes. This could cause an outbreak of diarrhea. Just as we are aware the major symptoms include abdominal pain, loose motions, extreme weakness and tiredness along with vomiting and symptoms of the disease. The loss of moisture from the body during diarrhea can cause extreme dehydration. Additionally, one may experience symptoms such as extreme fatigue, anemia, drowsiness, reduced urine levels, and low pulse count that could lead to lower blood pressure. Dehydration can be prevented through ORS solution. Rice starch water with a pinch of salt or fresh coconut water could help reduce weakness and fatigue.

Post flood there can be a high cockroach infestation as well. Cockroaches hide in hard to reach corners like under the cylinder, sink, cracks and crevices. They carry germs and bacteria, come behind the back, crawl on food and utensils, contaminate food and spread Food Poisoning. kids can be the first ones to get this infection. Hence, it’s very important to eliminate hidden cockroaches from the kitchen.

Preventive measures:

Chlorinate the well water, ensure you have clean and purified drinking water source.

Use boiled water for drinking

Eat freshly cooked meal, keep food covered all the time, avoid stale food

Use LAL HIT spray to get rid of swarm of cockroaches or any other crawling insects. LAL HIT it is the only solution that can eliminate the hidden cockroaches. It comes with a Deep Reach Nozzle that can get onside deep corners, cracks and crevices.

Ensure you avoid visiting any filthy restaurant or road side shacks to consume food, during such times.

Dengue fever

Dengue fever is a disease that is cause Aedes mosquito. This is one of the most likely diseases after the flood. Symptoms of fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, back pain, muscle pain and arthritis can occur within 6 to 10 days of infection. Some people will also see red spots on the body.

Preventive measures:

Aedes mosquito breeding happens in relatively clean water source. If there is stagnated water in the premises of the house for more than a week high chances of breeding occurs hence one must get it cleaned immediately.

Cover the drinking water well in storage tanks.

Keep the windows closed during evening time (6pm)

Use KALA HIT mosquito spray to hide hidden mosquitoes and avoid mosquito bite.

Malaria

Malaria is disease caused by Anofephale mosquitoes. It also comes from diseases that can occur after the flood. Intermittent fever, chills, headaches, and muscle pain are the main symptoms. The patient who is suffering might feel sweaty and may feel that the fever has come down. But Afterward the fever may be severe again . Malaria can also be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhoea, cough, skin, eyes, and yellow.

Preventive measures:

Malaria mosquitos breed in any kind of stagnated water. So make sure the water is not stagnated around the house.

Cover the wells and tanks and water containers or molds.

Use KALA HIT mosquito spray to keep the mosquito away.

Typhoid

The main symptom of typhoid is strong fever. You will also see daily fever, chills, stomach ache, abdominal pain, loose motions as symptoms. Typhoid bacteria’s are transmitted through water and food. The flies that settle on cooked food are carriers of the bacteria.

Preventive measures:

Use boiled water.

Keep the food and cooked food covered, Keep your hygiene.

Do not eat from unclean places.

Cholera

Cholera is one of the epidemics that is widespread post flood. Cholera occurs when the infected particles get into the stomach of the patient through water or food. Water pollution in open areas, and water sources such as wells and rivers, also increases the risk. If the Cholera bacteria get absorbed in body within 24- 48 hours, the symptoms similar to those found in the diarrhoea shall be seen coupled with vomiting. Cholera also leads to dehydration in the body.There will be symptoms like severe thirst, fatigue, dizziness, heartburn, tongue and skins. Increased blood pressure decreases, the body's temperature decreases, wrinkled skin, sunken eyes, and lower urine content.

Preventive measures:

Chlorination of drinking water sources must be done. Use only boiled water to drink, and ensure fruits and vegetables are washed in fresh water.

Use food that is cooked well and cover them and do not eat stale foods.

Keep the cooking area clean. Keep the storage area for food clean.

Use LAL HIT spray to get rid of swarm of cockroaches or any other crawling insects. LAL HIT it is the only solution that can eliminate the hidden cockroaches. It comes with a Deep Reach Nozzle that can get onside deep corners, cracks and crevices.

If you go to the toilet, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Keep the surrounding cleanliness and maintain personal hygiene.