Stay Dry, Stay Healthy, This Monsoon! Getting wet in the rain may lead to cold, flu, and body ache. Avoid common monsoon ailments; stay dry and healthy with these simple tips. • Keep a spare set of clothes handy when going out. • Drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated in the monsoon as sweat does not evaporate quickly and humidity levels are high, which prevents the body from releasing heat. • Make sure that you wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly, especially leafy vegetables. • Increase your intake of Vitamin C with foods like oranges, papaya, cauliflower, lemon juice, strawberries, etc. • Chasing away mosquitoes is very important to keep malaria away. Stagnant water is a breeding place for mosquitoes. • Avoid getting your feet wet. In case you do, immediately clean and dry them with a towel. dampness can lead to fungal infections and athlete’s foot.

What To Do In Case of A snakebites? Snakes are timid creatures that do not generally harm humans. But if they feel threatened, their venom can even end a life. Though snakebites are rare, stay informed and understand what to do and what not to do in case of a snakebite.   What to Do? * Calm the victim as fear, panic, and excitable breathing can make the victim’s condition worse. Keep the victim as still as possible. * Keep the affected body part as still as possible and cut away or remove any clothing that might press upon the area, as it might begin swelling up. * Rush the victim to the closest hospital. * Try and identify the species that caused the bite. Most venomous bites are caused by a cobra, krait, or viper and locals are usually familiar with the species prevalent in their area. They may also suggest local remedies. * Using an anti-venom for a specific species of snake is very effective; yet, if the species cannot be identified, a general anti-venom can help. * Time is of the essence because the wound area can get numb; in extreme cases, there could be loss of that body part, unless quickly treated. * If you are unable to get medical help, stay calm, and don’t move most snakes don’t inject enough venom to cause a fatality. The fear of snakes and the anxiety that follows a snake bite cause more harm because a fast-beating heart spreads the venom quickly. WHAT NOT TO DO? * Give water or food to the victim * Offer alcohol * Offer any medication (unless being treated by a medical professional) * Cut the wound and try to bleed out the venom * Use a tourniquet to stem the flow of blood * Suck out the blood with any apparatus or your mouth *Ask the patient to move or walk around * Catch the snake * Clean the wound; if you must, do it with soap water

Donate Blood & Save a Life !!! * Do you know? * Regular blood donation helps reduce blood iron,which is a healthy way of lowering your risk of heart disease. Donating 450 ml of blood burns 650 calories in your body Blood donation decreases the count of blood cells in the body, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce new red blood cells to replenish the loss.This refreshes the whole system.   * Benefit from a free health check-up every time you decide to donate blood. * Above all, donating blood gives a wonderful feeling of helping to save a life. World Blood Donor Day —June 14

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