With the rainy season approaching, the Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) recently advised the public on various respiratory infections, along with ways of preventing prevalent diseases associated with the season.
“Among the diseases you could get are colds or influenza, gastroenteritis, and food and waterborne diseases,” explained city health officer, Dr. Bernard Caspe. “That is why you have to ensure what you eat and drink are safe.”
“If ever you have [the] flu, cover your mouth if you are outside your house to avoid other people from being infected,” he added. “[It is] better if you just stay inside your house, have bed rest, and eat good food to enhance your immune system.”
In terms of avoiding food and waterborne diseases, he suggested local residents to boil water before drinking or purchase mineral water.
Caspe added, inspectors are currently ensuring local food handlers have valid CHO health cards.
He noted, those caught operating without a health card may be closed down./WDJ