Health dept issues flu advisory amid dip in temp

Hyderabad: The health department has urged citizens to be cautious with the dry weather conditions, issuing advisory that pregnant women, children below 5 years and old aged above 65 years were a vulnerable group and asked them to consult a doctor in case of seasonal flu.

Director of Public Health (DPH) B Ravinder Naik has issued an advisory to safeguard against seasonal flu. According to press release, IMD Hyderabad issued a forecast that dry weather was very likely to prevail across Telangana for the next two days, with minimum temperatures likely to drop by 2°C to 3°C below normal, these low temperatures may lead to the spread of acute respiratory infections such as seasonal flu.

Seasonal flu was an acute and contagious respiratory infection characterised by fever, cough, sore throat, body ache and fatigue and it spreads easily between people when they cough or sneeze. People with seasonal flu were advised to rest at home, drink plenty of fluids, and usually recover on their own within a week.

The advisory says that if any person having the warning signs such as high fever, difficulty in breathing, blue colour of skin or lips, blood in sputum or altered behaviour should consult doctor immediately at nearest government health facility without any delay.

The department has issued dos and don’ts to the citizens- the citizens have been asked to cover their mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue paper when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands often with soap and water.

Stay away from public places if suffering with fever, cough and sneezing. Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food. Adequate ventilation with outdoor air is recommended in all settings to reduce the transmission and sleeping well.

Under the don’ts category, citizens have been asked to avoid shaking hands, avoid reuse of tissue paper or handkerchief, avoid crowded places, avoid frequent touching of eyes, nose and mouth, avoid spitting in public places and avoid taking medicines (self-medication) without consulting the physician.

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