As the rain falls and the weather shifts, many become susceptible to illnesses. Beyond COVID-19, seasonal diseases like the common cold, flu, and dengue fever also pose risks. Here are simple tips to help you stay healthy and safe this rainy season.
Check the weather before leaving home and be prepared. If you get wet, dry yourself immediately and change into dry clothes to prevent colds, pneumonia, or skin infections.
Aim for at least 6-8 hours of sleep to allow your body to rest and recover fully. This also strengthens your immune system to better fight off germs.
A balanced diet with all five food groups strengthens your body and bolsters your immune system, making you less prone to illness.
Drink at least 8 glasses (1.5-2 liters) of water daily. Water helps maintain bodily balance, reduces the risk of infections, improves blood circulation, and keeps cells hydrated. Adequate hydration promotes overall balance and helps prevent colds.
Consistent exercise boosts your immune system's efficiency and strengthens your body. Aim for at least 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week.
Boost your body's immunity with necessary vaccines, including the flu vaccine, the pneumonia vaccine for seniors, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vitamin C is known to enhance immunity, making you less likely to get sick. Since dietary intake might not be sufficient, supplementing with 500-1,000 mg daily is recommended.
Rainy seasons bring damp and flooded areas, which are breeding grounds for various pathogens. Avoid these areas or wear protective gear like rubber boots or gloves if necessary, to prevent diseases like leptospirosis, parasitic infections, and fungal infections.
Dengue fever is a common rainy season illness due to mosquito breeding in standing water. Eliminate stagnant water around your home to prevent breeding, and protect yourself from bites by using repellent lotion, sleeping under mosquito nets, or burning mosquito-repelling herbs.
While the rainy season makes you more susceptible to illness, maintaining good health and getting vaccinated in advance can significantly reduce your risk of falling ill.
