The rainy season is here! From the scorching heat of summer, we welcome the bliss of the cool rain. Aside from the change in weather, there are also several changes that we have to expect with our health. As we welcome the coolness of rain, we also welcome the different health problems the rainy season brings. As a health care provider, I feel compelled to share a few things (most of which, I’m sure you've heard already but I still want to re-iterate its importance) on how to safeguard our health during this season. In the Philippines, the number 1 problem that we have during the height of monsoon rains is flooded streets. Due to the unfortunate reality that our sewers are always clogged with trash, flood water isn't all hygienic. The effect of flood water is not only with our livelihood. In reality, it is our health that should be our foremost concern. We get all kinds of diseases from flood water (these diseases will be discussed in another post)....
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