Monsoon safety precautions

With the coming of the first shower there is also the problem regarding the health of a person. Believe it or not, our immunity levels reduce during the monsoon. This is the reason many of us fall ill during the monsoon. There is also the fact that many water borne disease spread during the monsoon very easily. Disease such as malaria, jaundice and other gastro intestinal diseases such as cholera and typhoid are very common during the monsoon season. Malaria is spread because mosquitoes can breed very easily in nearby puddles and pools of water collected. It is always advisable to boil water before consuming it during the monsoon times.

# If you are fond of street food, the rainy season isn't the time to indulge. Pollution of water and raw vegetables is very common during the monsoon.
# Apply a strong insect repellent to keep mosquitoes away and prevent getting bitten. It's also a good idea to take anti-malarial drugs during this time of year, as malaria is at its most prevalent.
# Where possible, try to avoid walking through dirty water. Besides leptospirosis, it can lead to numerous fungal infections of the feet and nails.
# Dry your feet whenever they get wet.
# Avoid colds and coughs by keeping your body warm and dry.
If you suffer from asthma or diabetes, avoid staying anywhere with damp walls. It promotes the growth of fungus and can be especially harmful.
Also avoid walking where water is lying on the road, as traffic will drive by and spay it all over you.
Drink lots of warming herbal teas, especially those with antibacterial properties.