The Department of Health had warned the public over the rainy season diseases following continuous heavy rains in the country particularly in Metro Manila.
Health Secretary Enrique Ona advised the public especially the parents of schoolchildren to become aware of rainy season diseases such as flu, cough, fever, leptospirosis and dengue fever.
On Tuesday, the Department of Health announced on that dengue cases in the Philippines were reached 24,570 from January to May 28, 2011.
The department said that that the recorded dengue cases were 1.13 percent lower compared to the same period last year.
According to Health department there are 150 death cases recorded which mostly come from Regions 1, 5, 6 and Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and most of the cases were come from National Capital Region, Region 3 or the Central Luzon and Region 4-A or the Calabarzon.
Moreover, Ona said make children absent to school if one the said diseases were observe and give it a right medicine.
Meanwhile, during the typhoon season the Health department advised the public to:
• Make sure drinking water is from a safe source.
• When in doubt, do not drink. Boil it for 3 minutes or chlorinate drinking water to make it safe.
• Food should be well-cooked.
• Left-overs should be covered and kept away from household pests.
• Food waste should be disposed properly. Keep yourself dry and warm.
• Consult a doctor at once if you, or any member of your household, have any sign or symptom to prevent the spread of infection in the evacuation area.
• Common infections or diseases that may spread in an evacuation area include: coughs and colds, acute gastroenteritis, skin and eye infections, measles, dengue, leptospirosis, hepatitis A.
• Do not allow children wade in floodwaters to avoid diseases such as leptospirosis.
• Dispose all waste properly.
• Maintain personal hygiene, always wash your hands before and after eating and using the toilet.
• Put safety first. Avoid hanging wires and unstable structures.
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