The monsoons tend to be associated with a lot of pleasant memories for us all - hot pakoras, warm hugs, playing in the rain et al. However, it is not fun for all. The rains tend to bring with it diseases that can really do a bad number on your health unless you are careful. These are some of the tips I shared with The Weather Channel earlier this year on precautions to take to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses when it rains. 1. Prevention is better than cure Airborne and waterborne illnesses like malaria, dengue, and chickenpox are extremely common in monsoon.
They also tend to be highly contagious. How can you fight these illnesses? First, ensure you don’t have damp areas around the house such as pools of stagnant water. Damp conditions don’t just facilitate the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses, but they also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Use mosquito repellents…
