Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala health Department On Thursday, the public was warned about various types of dangers infectious disease such as cold, viral fever, dengue, and H1N1 Amid rising cases in the wake of incessant rains in the state EpidemicsThe Department of Health has created a wearable Mask This is mandatory for people coming to the hospital.

The department also cautioned against bird flu and amoebic meningoencephalitis. After chairing a state-level Rapid Response Team (RRT) meeting, state Health Minister Veena George said that Fever Illnesses in children should be taken seriously. He advised parents not to send sick children to school and provide them proper treatment and rest.

The minister said that the health department will prepare a special action plan for the month of July under the pandemic. Prevention”An action plan has been prepared to contain the epidemic and ensure better treatment,” he said in an official release.

The minister urged people to seek professional treatment if they experience prolonged fever or other symptoms such as difficulty in breathing along with fever, extreme anxiety, chest pain, slurred speech, fainting, blood in sputum or extreme fatigue.

A warning was also given regarding bird flu in the meeting of the Rapid Response Team.

“People who keep pets and birds should be particularly careful. Anyone who has touched dead birds or animals should immediately report any symptoms of illness to health workers,” the release said.

Noting that influenza, cold and cough can be prevented through personal protective measures such as masks, social distancing and hand hygiene, the health department stressed the importance of following these measures as H1N1 cases are on the rise.

“People visiting the hospital should wear masks,” it said. Precautions should be taken against amoebic meningoencephalitis. “Bathing in stagnant water and diving should be avoided as far as possible, as cases of this disease have been reported in Kerala. Water in theme parks and swimming pools should be properly chlorinated to keep it clean,” it said.