Beware Of Diseases Due To Floods, Recognize The Risks And How To Prevent It

Puddles of water as deep as 30 Cm to all the people today are enjoyed by children to swim and play. (Photo: Bambang E Ros/VOI)

JAKARTA - Floods occurred in a number of areas in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek). This condition is worrying, with the potential for various diseases that could have an impact from the flood.

Reporting from the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, there are several diseases that can appear during floods and must be watched out for. Starting from diarrhea, dengue fever, leptospirosis, skin disease, Acute Respiratory Channel Infection (ARI), and other cerna channel diseases, such as typhoid fever.

Another disease that must be watched out for is chronic disease due to decreased endurance due to the prolonged rainy season. This condition will also get worse for those who have a history of previous diseases.

Therefore, it is better to take precautions to avoid these various diseases during floods. Here are some ways that can be done to avoid potential diseases when flooded.

1. Clean the house from garbage and other dirt that was carried away by the flood. Clean various areas in the affected house using disinfectant.

2. Avoid using water sources such as well water and taps, because it is feared that there will be unhealthy contamination of substances for the body, even though the water has been cooked before consumption.

3. Use hard-laden protective equipment such as shoes when walking in a puddle, as well as closing various accesses that have the potential to become a residential animal nest.

4. Increase endurance by consuming nutritious and healthy foods, and getting enough rest.

5. Check yourself at the nearest health facility that is not affected, if you feel your body is not healthy or injured while cleaning or evacuating.