Dengue, leptospirosis, gastroenteritis and swine flu wreak havoc in Maharashtra

Dr Deepak Sawant, Health Minister of Maharashtra conducted a meeting on Wednesday, to discuss about the various measures to tackle these life-threatening diseases. Reportedly, he has also ordered to investigate the water samples in rural areas to curb the gastroenteritis outbreak.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: August 9, 2018 7:30 pm

Rajasthan continues to remain worst hit with swine flu ©Shutterstock

Diseases like swine flu, leptospirosis and gastroenteritis can be fatal and can deteriorate your quality of life, to say the least. The state government is going an extra mile to help people to keep these diseases at bay.

Reportedly, 136 people across Maharshtra have been down with gastroenteritis and 7 have lost their lives to it. The gastro outbreak has been reported in 20 places of Maharashtra. There are 2,914 cases of dengue from across the state and the death toll so far is 6. According to reports, 42 people across Maharashtra are suffering from swine flu out of whom 10 have lost their lives. Reportedly, 1.28 lakh people have been given swine flu vaccine. These scary figures make it imperative to ensure that everyone is aware of how to manage these deadly conditions. Read on to know how.

Measures you can take to keep swine flu at bay
• Get a yearly flu vaccination to keep swine flu at bay.
• Maintain a good personal hygiene and wash your hands thoroughly.
• If you experience symptoms like fever, sore throat, diarrhoea and so on, just visit your doctor.

Tricks to tackle leptospirosis
• Avoid drinking contaminated water.
• Stay away from infected animals, especially rats.
• Keep your surroundings clean.
• Follow a well-balanced diet.

Strategies to tame gastroenteritis
• Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
• Cut down on sugary foods and caffeine.
• Avoid spicy, oily and junk food.
• Make sure that you rest and eat bland food.

Preventive measures to tackle dengue
• See to it that the water doesn’t stagnant near your house.
• Cover your body by wearing full sleeve clothes.
• To avoid mosquito bites you should use bed nets while sleeping.
• If you are outdoors apply a mosquito repellent.
• Symptoms like fever, vomiting, nausea, joint pain, and abdominal pain shouldn’t be taken lightly. Just consult your doctor immediately.

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Published : August 9, 2018 11:40 am | Updated:August 9, 2018 7:30 pm

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