Friday, January 27, 2006

DOH –Aklan Warns Against Weather-Caused Diseases

Upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea and typhoid fever are some diseases to watch out for in this cold weather, according to Dr. Myrtle Pelayo, medical Specialist and Provincial representative of the Department of Health (DOH), Kalibo, Aklan.
To avoid infection with these diseases, Dr. Pelayo is advising everybody to be aware of the causes and observe preventive measures.
In the case of upper respiratory tract infection, Dr. Pelayo said everybody should avoid going to crowded places, and practice building up natural immune systems through proper nutrition and diet, and enough rest.
To avoid diarrhea, Dr. Pelayo reminds everyone to drink safe and clean water, observe cleanliness and proper hygiene practices like washing of hands before and after eating, and ensure proper and sanitary waste disposal.
Currently, diarrhea is observed by hospital authorities in Kalibo, Aklan to be the main cause of Aklan children’s illness, suspected to be brought about by unsafe drinking water due to the recent flood that hit Kalibo and other parts of Aklan.
As to Avian Flu scare, Dr. Pelayo said there is no case yet in the Philippines. However, the Department of Health, in coordination with the local government units in Aklan, is now closely monitoring municipalities which are possible entry points of migratory birds, carriers of the bird flu virus.
“These are the municipalities of Altavas, Batan and Buruanga,” Dr. Pelayo revealed. (PIA) /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com

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