Beware of the Rainy Season, let's take care of children's health during Muslim school holidays

Hello Hermina friends, the Rainy Season in December really needs to be watched out for for health, especially children's school holidays, Hermina Friends need to be aware of what diseases the rainy season is. Entering the rainy season like now, there are various preparations that must be made, both from readiness to face potential disasters that will arise such as floods and landslides, as well as the readiness of the body's condition to avoid various diseases accompanying the rainy season that can interfere with daily activities.

One form of preparation that can be done is to know what diseases usually occur during the rainy season. So that prevention efforts can be carried out quickly, precisely and in accordance with the potential for diseases that will arise.

What are Children's Diseases in Winter?

The following are some diseases accompanying the rainy season that you should know, including:

1. Influenza

This disease is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. Flu is a common condition in the rainy season. However, complications from the flu can trigger pneumonia and other problems.

Dengue Fever

This disease is caused by the Aedes mosquito which likes water and humidity. The first stage of dengue fever symptoms is 2-7 days of fever and muscle pain. After that, the fever will go down. Hands and feet will become cold. Shock can occur in some people who suffer from this condition. So during the holidays, Hermina Friends can avoid areas full of mosquitoes, use mosquito repellent. Like gardens

2. Diarrhea

This disease often occurs during the rainy season due to consuming food or water that may be contaminated. Well, the symptoms of diarrhea are loose and liquid stools. Other symptoms may include fever or stomach cramps. If you find blood in your stool, you may have dysentery.

 

 

3. Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a type of disease that is spread through bacteria. Usually people easily get this disease when they come into contact with soil, water, or food contaminated with urine, blood, or tissue from infected animals.

Preventing Accompanying Diseases of the Rainy Season

By knowing some of the accompanying diseases of the rainy season above, it is hoped that it can increase public awareness, so that preventive efforts such as eating nutritious and balanced foods, exercising regularly for at least 30 minutes a day, and meeting adequate sleep needs can be done as early as possible.

Continue to implement clean and healthy living behaviors, carry out 3M Plus efforts, and immediately check at the nearest health facility if you experience various accompanying diseases of the rainy season mentioned above. This is done so that the handling process can be carried out as early as possible, so that daily activities during the rainy season are not disrupted

Consult Hermina Bitung Hospital to Pediatrician dr. Jovita, SpA if you experience diseases due to the rainy season

Source: https://upk.kemkes.go.id/new/5-tips-sehat-menghadapi-musim-hujan