Monsoon otherwise known as wet or rainy season is the season of excitement, fun and
greenery environment. However, the season also invites a number of health problems which is very difficult to be dealt with such illness. You should take proper precautions to avoid such health problems getting into your body.

Kids need extra care during this season to stay
healthy. The rainy season is prevalent with a host of infections and most seasons are related to respiratory infections, food and water borne
diseases that must be taken care of. Cough, cold and flu are common problems of this season that attacks the children faster due to the fluctuating temperature. Students, office goers and moms’ of little kids, needs to maintain a proper healthy diet and hygiene to avoid falling sick this season.

When the rain starts pouring in, you first look for a shelter and try to save yourself from getting drenched. However, a shelter can save you from getting wet in the rain, but it will not protect you from catching any kind of infection. This is especially when your immune system is very weak. In order to make sure that you remain in the best of health this monsoon season follow these simple tips:

> Avoid getting wet. The best way to do this is by
keeping your rain gear(raincoat) with you always. Make sure that you always carry your rainwears such as raincoat,jackets etc. wherever you go.

> Do everything that will boost your immune
system and will help in keeping the virus away.
There is a strong belief that vitamin C not only
helps keep colds away but also strengthens the
immunity of the body. Therefore, increase the
intake of vitamin C.

> Take a dip in water after you have got wet in
rains. Yes, when you get wet in rains make sure
that you take a bath because this will help in
keeping infections away. Dry yourself well and
wear clean dry clothes.

> Have a hot cup of tea or soup. This will also help to ward off infections.

> Always keep yourself and your surroundings
clean. Make sure that you wash your hands on a
regular basis and use a sanitizer.Make sure that
you maintain cleanliness throughout the house.

> Drink lots of water as this will help remove the
toxins from your body and eat healthy and
nutritious and home cooked food in the rainy
season

For those driving, pleses note:

1. Be extra cautious, especially at turns, junctions, roundabouts, e.t.c.

2. Avoid overtaking.

3. Do NOT speed or indulge in reckless driving.

4. Avoid distractions, such as your phone, talking with passengers, adjusting the radio, and so on. Simply focus on the road ahead.

5. ALWAYS use your seat belts. Make sure your passengers have them on too.

6. NEVER assume you know the other driver's intentions.

7. Obey ALL traffic rules and regulations.

8. Do NOT use second-hand or worn out tyres. Also check engine, brakes, lighting system, regularly.

9. Avoid drunk driving.

10. Learn driving skills for certain emergencies such as brake failure, overheating, tyre blowout, fire incidence, etc.

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