| Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan MUNICIPALITY OF CALASIAO MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE |
| HEALTH ADVISORY DURING RAINY SEASON |
| GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO OBSERVE:
FOOD • eat properly cooked food • preferably, food must be eaten immediately after cooking • left-over food should be refrigerated and reheated before eating • food handlers should wash their hands before and after food preparation. If sick, avoid preparing food for others. DRINKING WATER • avoid drinking water of doubtful quality. • if water quality is doubtful, bring into a boil and let it remain boiling for 5 minutes. FLOODS • do not wade in flood waters; if unavoidable, wear protective gear (boots and gloves) • water accumulated in old tires, tin cans, flower pots should be drained, water storage container should be covered to prevent them from becoming breeding sites for mosquitoes. HEPATITIS A Cause: Virus that infects the liver Mode of Transmission: Ingestion of contaminated food and water Signs and Symptoms: - loss of appetite - abdominal pain - fever - vomiting - yellowish discoloration of eyes and skin Prevention and Control: • Boil drinking water of doubtful source and let it remain boiling for 2 minutes • Cook all food well-wash thoroughly all fruits and vegetables before eating • Wash hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet • Do not share eating utensils with the patient • Use sanitary toilet Immediate Treatment: • Treat fever with anti-fever drug • If fever persist for 24 hours, consult your nearest health worker/health center and or hospital LEPTOSPIROSIS Cause: Leptospira Bacteria Mode of Transmission: through contact of the skin, especially open wounds with water, moist soil or vegetation contaminated with urine of infected rats. Signs and Symptoms: - Calf muscle pain - Fever - Flu-like symptoms (body pains, headache and muscle pains) Preventive and Control Measures: • Use proper protection such as boots and gloves when work requires exposure to contaminated water • Avoid swimming or wading in potentially contaminated waters such as flood water • Drain potentially contaminated water when possible • Control rats in households RED TIDE POISONING (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) Cause: Shellfish (tahong, talaba, halaan) contaminated with red tide microorganisms Mode of Transmission: eating of contaminated shellfish Signs and Symptoms: Neurological: - Sense of numbness around the mouth or the face - Body weakness - Dizziness - Rapid pulse beat - Pricking sensation and/or paralysis of hands and feet - Difficulty of talking, swallowing Gastrointestinal: - Abdominal pain - Vomiting - Diarrhea What to do in case of suspected Paralytic Shellfish poisoning (PSP)? BRING PATIENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL!!! Preventive Measures: • Do not eat shellfish during rainy season or when an advisory has been issued by the Department of Health (DOH) or the Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) • Wash thoroughly and remove gills and intestines of fish, squid and crabs • Remove heads of shrimps, avoid alamang; small fishes |
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