3 ways to avoid the viral infections of monsoon

What causes viral infections?

Viral infection is an illness caused due to rapid growth of virus inside the body. Viral infections are most commonly seen in monsoon, they elevate body temperature and leads to high fever, cold and cough. Kids and senior citizens are more prone to viral infections as they have low immunity. Monsoon along with beautiful weather also brings several infections, allergies and other health diseases. Viral infections affect several parts of the body like intestine, lungs and airways. When a virus enters our body, it quickly increases and spread to other cells of the body and causes viral infections. There are many ways how we get infected by virus like

• Mosquito borne viruses (viruses transmitted by mosquito bites)
• Air borne viruses (virus transmitted through air)
• Water borne viruses (water contaminated with virus)
• Touching infected areas and then touching our eyes, nose and mouth.
  
  

How elders effect with that? 

 

Though viral infections are common, but they can be particularly serious for kids and elders. Elders may have health issues like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and others which weaken their immune system and self healing process. Additional to these when viral infection attacks them it is harder for them to fight the illnesses and this worsens the conditions. Utmost care is necessary towards elders in monsoon to avoid these viral infections and other monsoon impacts. There are different types of viruses that effects elders in monsoon, but the most commonly seen viral infections are

• Influenza or flu
• Pneumonia
• Gastro intestinal infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin infections

Viral infections are being important cause of mortality in elders, it is very important to take proper care about them in monsoon. As elders have low healing ability, they need to avoid these infections in order to be healthy and safe. Viral infections can cause discomfort, health issues, pain and are at higher risk of hospitalization. 

 

Important tips to avoid viral infections in monsoon

• Elders need to take healthy diet to improve immunity
• Be hydrated to flush out toxins
• Maintain hygiene to avoid viral infections
• Carry rain gear in monsoon when going out to be safe from cold, flu and viral infections.
• Keep floor wet to eliminate falling and injuries. 
   

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