Ways To Avoid Gastrointestinal Diseases During Monsoon

Drink boiled cooled water or filtered bottled water.

Children should be made to wash their hands and feet after coming from outdoors.

Vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned with boiled cooled water.

Avoid eating fruits from street vendors.

Probiotics like yogurt and buttermilk should replace aerated fizzy and cola drinks

Food prepared at home should be always covered.

Eat freshly cooked food.

Avoid raw vegetables - rather consume steamed or boiled vegetables.

Inputs by: Dr M S Purkait, Medical Superintendent,Techno India Dama Hospital