ZAMBOANGA CITY – The City Health Office has advised the public to be aware and cautious of summer-related illness as the season heats up.
Dr. Ivy Iturralde, the City Health Office’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit head, said the six most common diseases during summer are sore eyes, sunburn, colds and cough, diarrhea and vomiting, skin diseases, and rabies.
Iturralde said maintaining a healthy lifestyle, among others, will help residents avoid these summer-related illnesses.
“We are advocating still for a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, exercise, and good hygiene,” Iturralde was quoted to have said by the City Hall Information Office.
She also advised drinking plenty of fluids to combat dehydration, particularly with the rising temperatures due to the incoming summer months.
Each individual is advised to drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
Residents are also advised to protect themselves from the heat of the sun by using caps or umbrellas, resting in cool shady places, and using sunscreen before going out during the day. (PNA)
