It’s sore eyes, er, summer season again
SUMMER – or the “dry season” if you want to be more weather science-correct – is here!
And while it means a long break from school for students and holiday trips, it also brings the threat of what health officials call the “6S”.
Provincial health officer Dr. Anna Maria Teresa de Guzman advised the public to take necessary precautions against the six common diseases and health risks during summer: cough and cold, sore eyes, diarrhea, sun burn, skin disease and dog bite.
De Guzman, speaking at the weekly KBP Forum last Thursday, said sore eyes is considered the most viral disease during summer but the infection can be cured within three days if treated well through proper hygiene and regular hand washing.
She stressed that proper hand washing regularly is the most effective means to prevent viral diseases like sore eyes.
On cough and cold, the doctor said these are “still common during summer because the erratic change of weather condition tend to affect the health status of the body, which can therefore trigger asthma, influenza and even allergy”.
She also reminded the public to stay out of the sun around 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to avoid sunburn.
“Over exposure to the sun at this period of time can cause diseases like sunburn, blister and heat stroke among adults and children having activities under the sun,” she said.
Moreover, she advised people to be wary of skin diseases that can be acquired in swimming pools.
Diarrhea, on the other hand, can be acquired through spoiled food and unclean water.
Vendors of halo-halo and palamig beverages are advised to use only purefied water.
De Guzman also urged all dog owners to always monitor their pet’s health because dogs also feel discomfort with the heat, which could trigger them to be more aggressive. (PIA-EMS)
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