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Dr KK Aggarwal 07 July 2019

Drink only filtered/boiled water.
Store water in a clean container.
Water jars/containers should be washed daily.
Always wash hands before and after preparing food and eating. Likewise, children should be educated about the importance of washing their hands effectively and regularly.
It is mandatory to wash one’s hands with soaps or use hand sanitizers after using a washroom, changing a childs diaper, or after visiting unclean and infection-prone areas, such as public washrooms, hospitals, etc.
Consume warm and home cooked foods and avoid consuming street food.
Wash food thoroughly before cooking.
Always keep foods/beverages covered.
Make sure that the pipes and tanks that supply water to your house are properly maintained and clean.
Travelers should only drink bottled water and avoid uncooked food.
People suffering from water-borne diseases should not go to work until fully recovered to avoid spreading the infection.
Avoid using ice made from tap water.
Freezing does not kill the organisms that cause diarrhea. Ice in drinks is not safe unless it has been made from adequately boiled or filtered water.
Alcohol does not sterilize water or the ice. Mixed drinks may still be contaminated.
Hot tea and coffee are the best alternates to boiled water.

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