DM : Respiratory Group of Diseases (Like Tuberculosis, Influenza, Chickenpox, Meningitis) - Do's and Don'ts

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Chapter : Disaster Management 

Respiratory Group of Diseases Like Tuberculosis, Influenza, Chickenpox, Meningitis 

Dos and Don’ts:

• Avoid close contact with people who are having respiratory illness.
• The sick person should stay at home, and avoid going into the community, school/office, public places for at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved.
• Sick persons at home should keep distance from others.
• Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette.
• Cover the nose/mouth with a handkerchief/ tissue paper when coughing or sneezing which should be disposed off in dustbins;
• Perform hand hygiene (e.g., frequent hand washing with soap and water, alcohol-based hand rub, or antiseptic hand wash) and thoroughly dried preferably using disposable tissue/ paper/ towel after contact after having contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects/materials.
• Triple layer surgical Mask of standard and certified make should be worn by Suspected/ probable/confirmed cases of influenza or by the care provider in home care settings and close family contacts of such cases undergoing home care.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
• Avoid smoking.
• Persons who have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath should seek immediate medical attention and report to the nearby hospital.
• If sick persons must go into the community (e.g., to seek medical care), then they should wear a face mask or use a handkerchief or tissues to cover any coughing and sneezing so as to reduce the risk of spreading the infection in the community.
• Immunization status should be up to date as per National Universal Immunisation Programme.