This Winter Stay Safe From Water Borne Diseases...

Water is an essential resource for all life on Earth. If a water source becomes contaminated due to pollution, it can lead to health issues in humans. Kids and the elderly are at a higher risk of contracting waterborne infections, generally caused by eating or drinking food or beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites or viruses. So its very important to take necessary measures to prevent these deadly diseases.

Why Does It Spread Quickly In Winter?

Did you know why is there an increase in diseases in winter? It's a myth that cold temperatures themselves cause the cold or flu. But the viruses that cause these infections thrive in dry, cold conditions. Cold weather changes the way our bodies respond to disease and makes us behave in ways that can increase the risk of infection.During the winter season, diseases can appear suddenly and leave you feeling sluggish and lethargic. Short days of winter have low sunlight, which lowers your level of Vitamin D, weakening your immune system. This prevents the white blood vessels from reaching the mucous membrane and killing the viruses, which slip past your defense system unnoticed.

Prevention...

• Ensure the water is visibly clean and free from sand and silt.

• Drink only clean and safe water – either portable water or water filtered through water purifiers.

• Get water purifying devices like filters, RO unit, etc., regularly serviced and maintained.

• Ensure stored water is germ-free.

• Add antiseptic liquid, such as Dettol in dubious-looking bathing water.

• Hand hygiene – regularly wash hands with soap after returning home, after using the toilet, before and after preparing food, before eating or drinking anything.

• Teach hand hygiene to children. Children should make it a habit to always wash hands when returning home after playing games.

• Ensure food is washed and thoroughly cooked.

It is essential to take a holistic approach to general physical and mental health during winters. Following healthy habits and safety practices will help you lower the chances of getting sick so that you enjoy a healthy and happy holiday season. WATERKRAFT provides best water purifier and solution to all water related problems and keep your family happy and healthy.