Jul 10, 2023, 05:18 PM IST

Monsoon diseases: Tips to avoid health problems

DNA WEB DESK

During monsoon season, we are more prone to several water-borne diseases.

Hence, it is important to keep yourself safe from diseases that are contracted through various kinds of organisms. 

Here are a few tips to prevent these diseases in monsoon.

Wash your hands often: This will help get rid of several organisms that can cause health problems.

Drink filtered water: During monsoon, it's better to consume filtered and boiled water.

Cover your body: To protect yourself from disease-carrying mosquitoes, cover your body properly.

Avoid uncooked foods: During the monsoon, you should avoid consuming them. Rather consume foods that increase immunity.

Only seasonal fruits: During the rainy season, you can have papaya, apple, watermelon and pear.

Keep food in refrigerator: Consuming spoiled food has the potential to spread several illnesses. Hence, you should keep your leftovers in fridge.