Prevent Malaria this monsoon

Malaria is caused by mosquitoes and claims approximately 5,00,000 lives every year.It is a life threatening disease and every individual along with the government will have to work together to eradicate it.

Few symptoms of malaria could be shivering chills, high fever and headaches. If a person shows any of these symptoms, he should seek medical attention immediately.

Here are a few tips that will help prevent spread of malaria.

1.      Cleaniliness must be maintained at home. Unhygienic homes serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.It is believed that just by maintaining cleanliness at will help keeping malaria at bay.

2.      Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.Drink boiled water .

3.      Avoid street food and have home cooked food at all times.

4.      Store food in good quality containers to avoid any contamination. Keep the kitchen counters clean and ensure that the kitchen is cleaned  after cooking.It is recommended to use a disinfectant to clean the floor.

5.      If you suffer from fever for more than 3 days ,it should be reported to a physician without delay.

6.      It is recommended that you apply a strong repellant to keep flies and mosquitoes away.

7.      It is advisable to stay away from damp and insanitary places. Avoid water in dirty and polluted  water

8.      Wear light coloured clothes as dark coloured clothes attract mosquitoes and flies and put you at a greater risk of being bitten.

9.      Try to stay in colder rooms as mosquitoes cannot thrive in cold temperatures.

      Kharghar Medicity Hospital in Kharghar houses experienced and highly qualified physicians and surgeaons.If you suffer from any of the symptoms of malaria, you can consult with our physician and get your self examined.