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Water: Common Water-Borne Diseases We Do Not Know of

This document outlines preventive measures against water-borne diseases. It recommends drinking properly treated water, practicing good environmental and personal hygiene like frequent hand washing, and avoiding untreated water during activities like swimming or travel. It also suggests wearing protective footwear in floodwaters and seeing a doctor promptly if experiencing symptoms of water-borne illness like diarrhea or dehydration.

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Water: Common Water-Borne Diseases We Do Not Know of

This document outlines preventive measures against water-borne diseases. It recommends drinking properly treated water, practicing good environmental and personal hygiene like frequent hand washing, and avoiding untreated water during activities like swimming or travel. It also suggests wearing protective footwear in floodwaters and seeing a doctor promptly if experiencing symptoms of water-borne illness like diarrhea or dehydration.

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Preventive Measures Against Water-Borne


Drink properly treated water. Do not
There are several ways to prevent theseDiseases
swallow water while swimming in
illnesses:

Use good environmental management. Flush


or discard any stool in the toilet and clean
surrounding area using hot water and
detergent.
Practice good personal hygiene. Frequent
and careful hand washing is important
among all age groups. Hand washing of
children should be supervised.
Wash
hands thoroughly with soap and water for
at least 20 seconds, rubbing hands
together and scrubbing all surfaces.
Wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet,
changing a diaper or cleaning up a child
who has used the toilet, and before and
after tending to someone who is ill with
diarrhea. Wash hands after handling
animals, cleaning up animal feces, or
gardening. Wash hands before and after
preparing food or eating.

swimming pools, hot tubs or interactive


fountains, lakes, rivers, springs, ponds,
streams or the ocean. Do not drink
untreated water from lakes, rivers,
springs, ponds, streams, or shallow
wells. Do not drink tap water or use ice
while travelling to a high-risk destination
unless the water source has been
properly treated.
Wear boots, closed shoes and socks or
stockings when wading in floodwaters.
Thoroughly wash skin exposed to
floodwaters with soap and water and
disinfect with alcohol.
Victims of waterborne illnesses may
become dehydrated, but drinking fluids
usually relieves mild dehydration quickly.
Victims of waterborne illness should
promptly see a doctor if they:
cannot eat or drink;
become dizzy;
have a high fever;
have diarrhea for more than two
days; or
have bloody diarrhea
A Friendly Reminder from:
Abigail Loren Briones HUB
Aljoie Rose Igros MEB
De La Salle University Dasmarinas

DISCLAIMER:
This is not an official brochure published by
any government health agency or DLSU-D.
Information shared are well-researched and
are factual. This is published as one of the
requirements for CHEM111 Lec.

Whats in
your
WATER?

Common Water-Borne
Diseases We Do Not
Know
Of
Fast Facts on Water-borne
Diseases,

What They Do and Preventive


Measures Against Them

Water is life.
When water is unsafe and sanitation non-existent,
water can kill.

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