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eWellness: Tips to prevent water-borne diseases

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Dr K K Aggarwal    07 May 2020

  • Drink only filtered/boiled water.• Store water in a clean container.
  • Water jars/containers should be washed daily.
  • 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 soap or use hand sanitizer 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.
  • Pipes and tanks that supply water to your house should be properly maintained and cleaned.
  • 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 unsafe 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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