HEALTH ADVISORY FOR JAMMU AND KASHMIR FLOOD EFFECTED PEOPLES

After the floods please take care of the fallowing to prevent life-threatening disease like Diarrhea, Typhoid, and Dysentery, Jaundice etc.

·         Ensure proper chlorination of water. Ask your health care provider for instructions on how to use it or contact Kashmir Humanity Foundation.

·         Store water in clean, covered and narrow mouthed containers.

·         Use only tap or ladle to draw water in stored in wide mouthed containers.

·         Avoid eating raw or uncooked food.

·         Cook food thoroughly & avoid eating stale food.

·         Cooked food should not be stored for a long time. Keep food covered and reheat it thoroughly before consuming.

·         It’s important to wash hands with soap and water after defecation and before preparing food and eating.

·         Diarrhea can be managed by taking ORS.

·         Maintain proper personal hygiene. Do not wade thought flood water and if you do please wear long rubber shoes (boots).in case your body comes in contact with flood water please wash yourself with soap and water.

·         Wash all clothing that has been in contact with contaminated flood water with detergent and hot water.

·         Disinfect all children’s toys that have been in contact with contaminated flood water.

·         Handle flood debris cautiously as it may contain broken bottles, sharp instruments, stones and walls etc which can cause fresh wounds and injuries while removing contaminated mud and cleaning buildings.

·         Electrical power systems including power lines can become hazards during clean up activities. Avoid turning on or off the main power while standing in the remaining flood water.

·         Stray animals or also under stress and may bite unprovoked. Be careful and seek medical advice if it happens.

·         Visit your nearest health facility in case of any health related problems

Special Thanks To

Department of Health and Family Welfare Kashmir