It is that time of year again: the transition from winter to summer. It’s also the time of year when viral ailments peak, as they always do. We tend to be more vulnerable to viral infections and vector-borne diseases because some days are abnormally hot and humid and other days are pleasant and breezy. Meanwhile, viral fever infections include – a fever of up to 103°F (39°C), headache, chills, muscle aches, weakness or loss of energy, Joint pain, dehydration, loss of appetite, congestion, or a runny nose, sinus pressure, sweating and nausea.

Experts claim that the beginning of mosquito breeding season and the use of tainted food and water are two risk factors contributing to the increase in instances of dengue, typhoid, leptospirosis, and viral fever.

Tips to Prevent Seasonal Fever:

Practice good hand hygiene:

To reduce the risk of respiratory infections, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Avoid making close contact:

Avoid direct contact with sick people to reduce your risk of contracting airborne viruses.

Distancing from others:

To limit the risk of airborne transmission, keep a safe distance from infected people, especially in crowded places.

Use mask:

Wearing masks, particularly when having respiratory symptoms, acts as a barrier to inhaling infected droplets.

 Refrain from going straight from hot surroundings into an air-conditioned space.

When you get back from the outside, avoid consuming cold drinks and water.

Make sure you consume 2.5 to 3 litres of fluids per day.

Stay away from sick persons for as long as possible.

When returning from outside, avoid having a cold shower and instead allow your body to restore to room temperature.

Source: news18