5 infections that are common during monsoon and ways to prevent them

With the onset of monsoon, there is a spike in the number of coronavirus cases every day. There were reports that claimed the virus will subside during the summer season, but that did not happen. As full-fledged monsoon has arrived in many parts of India, people have become even more cautious. This is not only because of the rising COVID 19 cases but the monsoons season brings in high risks of catching an infection and falling sick.

As per studies, the risk of catching bacterial and viral infections is two times more during the monsoon season as compared to any other season. The high moisture content in the air makes it easy for harmful micro organisms to thrive, resulting in various types of infections.

Here is a list of the five most common types of monsoon infections and how to prevent them.

Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya are very common during this season. Heavy rains lead to stagnant water accumulation, which serves as the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, leading to diseases like dengue and chikungunya.

To prevent such diseases, it is best to not let rainwater get collected anywhere in your surroundings. Using mosquito repellents, wearing full sleeves clothes are also easy ways to save yourself from the mosquito bite.

Monsoon season is perfect for the microbes to grow in food items, if not stored properly. If one consumes such contaminated food, it can lead to diarrhoea and stomach infection.

Best way to prevent this is by choosing home-cooked food over outside food and checking thoroughly for any fungus or bugs in food. Washing vegetables and fruits with hot water before cooking is also advised.

One of the most common viral illnesses during this season is cold and flu. No matter how much we protect ourselves, we all fall sick at least once or even more during this season.

Cold and flu due to the high amount of pathogens in the air at this time are common.

Do not come in direct contact with people who have cold and flu. If a family member has it, use separate towels, utensils and wash your hands frequently.

It is a waterborne infection and thus common in this season. Stay hydrated and eat clean to keep yourself safe.

Typhoid is a waterborne disease and common during the monsoon season due to improper sanitization. The disease can cause fever, turn skin yellow and affect liver.

Make sure you drink clean water to keep typhoid at bay. Do not have any open water-based drinks from outside and try to carry your water bottle wherever you go.