Waterborne+diseases

There is a vast variety of waterborne diseases and most of them are potentially deadly, here are some of the common names of them: Click on the link to get more on waterborne diseases: []
 * Tape worm
 * Cholera
 * Dysentry
 * Typhoid fever
 * SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
 * Polio

Fortunately there is away to prevent them, below is a list of things to do and thing not to do in order to avoid getting such diseases: DO's · Nails should be cut short once every three days. · Only filtered / branded bottle water should be consumed. · Wash hands properly with soap and water before consuming food. · If a person does not have a water purification system, he/she should drink water after boiling and cooling it. · If a person is suffering from loose motions, he/she should immediately see a Doctor and drink ORS (Oral Re-hydration Solution) to prevent dehydration. · ORS should be continued till loose motions stops. · If a person is suffering from vomiting, he/she should not eat/drink anything, otherwise the frequency of vomiting will increase which will cause further water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Doctor should be consulted immediately. · The expiry date of all packed eatables / drinks should always be checked before consumption. · Drinking water container should be washed everyday. · Only warm and fresh cooked food should be consumed. · Plenty of water and fluids should be consumed before stepping out in the heat.

DONT'S · Consumption of water, milkshakes and fruit juices from roadside vendors should be avoided. · Avoid eating cut fruits, Chat and food material from roadside Vendors. · Oily and spicy food should be avoided. · Half cooked / pre-cooked / refrigerated food should not be consumed. · Leaving home/office empty stomach should be avoided. · Avoid sharing utensils while consuming food. · Do not bite nails with the help of teeth. · Do not expose food and beverages to flies.