{"id":401,"date":"2019-11-02T18:12:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T18:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=401"},"modified":"2019-11-03T22:00:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-03T22:00:25","slug":"staying-safe-in-the-rainy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=401","title":{"rendered":"Staying Safe in the Rainy Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The rainy season is in full force.\nHere are some tips on how to keep everyone in the family healthy and safe\nduring these very rainy months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prepare rain gear<\/strong>, including an umbrella, hooded raincoat and waterproof shoes\nor boots, if you regularly travel by foot, to lower the chances of getting\nsoaked when caught in a downpour. Those in immune suppressed groups, including\nchildren, may catch a cold after being exposed to the cool breeze that often\naccompanies rain showers. If caught unprepared, step into your nearest\nsupermarket or mini- mart \u2013 they are usually stocked with basic rain equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Take a warm shower<\/strong> right after getting drenched (but not in the midst of\na thunderstorm). This helps stabilizes the cold temperature brought by the\nrains, helping the body return to a normal temperature after drying off and\ngetting dressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Teach children about basic\nsafety<\/strong> around lightning and\nthunder. The rule of thumb is that, if they can hear thunder, it\u2019s time to\nhead indoors, especially if they are swimming and even if it hasn\u2019t started to\nrain. Also, avoid open areas, such as playing fields; isolated tall objects\nlike trees and light posts; and metal objects such as fences and clotheslines.\nWait at least 30 minutes after the last observed lightning strike or thunder to\nresume outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Watch out for stagnant water<\/strong>, which is the prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. Malaria\nFever, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease is most rampant during the\nrainy season. Regularly empty out still water sources, such as planter saucers\nand trays, pet water bowls, inflatable pools and decorative urns, around the\nhome and in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Avoid wading in floodwaters<\/strong>, especially when barefoot. It may be fun for kids but\nbeware of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that is spread by floods\ncontaining urine and other bodily fluids of infected animals, including dogs\nand rodents. Also, clean or disinfect toys that have been contaminated by flood\nwater before allowing children to resume playing with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Keep hands clean<\/strong>. Common cold symptoms can escalate during the rainy season.\nTo keep everyone safe, clean hands regularly and always bring a hand sanitizer\nwhen you are out and about. Also, make it a habit to wash hands and feet when\nyou get home, especially after contact with rain or flood waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Drink herbal tea<\/strong>. It has curative properties for coughs, colds and sore\nthroat \u2014 common ailments during the rainy season. To make it extra good\nfor your body (not to mention pleasant and delicious), you can add body warming\ningredients like cloves, ginger, pepper, basil and mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Make eucalyptus oil your best\nfriend<\/strong>. The aroma of eucalyptus oil\nhelps us breathe easily; this, in turn, relaxes the entire body. This substance\ncan be your best friend during the rainy season when the nose gets clogged from\nflu and the body is maxed out from other diseases or even when dealing with\njust the extra strain of commuting in the rain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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