{"id":425488,"date":"2024-08-18T08:14:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T03:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=425488"},"modified":"2024-08-18T08:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T03:14:41","slug":"expert-urges-parents-to-be-cautious-of-waterborne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/expert-urges-parents-to-be-cautious-of-waterborne\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert urges parents to be cautious of waterborne"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nAs the monsoon season intensified, public health expert Dr. Suleman Otho Saturday had issued a timely warning to parents and caregivers to remain vigilant and monitor their children closely for potential health risks.<br \/>\n\u201cWith the increased moisture and humidity, the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases also rises,\u201d he said while talking to a private news channel.<br \/>\nDr. Otho specifically advised watching out for symptoms such as fatigue, lethargy, unresponsiveness, abnormal movements, and difficulty breathing, which could be indicative of a serious underlying condition.<br \/>\nStay alert and take proactive steps to ensure your loved ones stay safe and healthy during this monsoon season, Dr. Suleman Otho.<br \/>\n\u201cEarly detection and treatment can make a significant difference in preventing long-term damage or even saving a life,\u201d he stressed.<br \/>\n\u201cThe monsoon season brings with it a range of health risks, including waterborne diseases like cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid, as well as vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria where children with their developing immune systems, are particularly vulnerable to these diseases,\u201d he explained.<br \/>\nTo minimize the risks, Dr. Otho recommends taking precautions such as ensuring clean drinking water, avoiding flooded areas, using mosquito repellents, and keeping homes clean and dry.<br \/>\nHe also advised parents to stay informed about disease outbreaks in their area and take guidance from local health authorities.<br \/>\nBy being aware of the potential health risks and taking proactive steps, parents can help protect their children from the dangers of the monsoon season. 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