One ofthe problems during the rainy seasonthat causes difficulties for us isthe diseases that come with the rainy season, which are a result of the cold and highly humid weather, allowing various pathogens to grow and spread more easily and quickly than usual. This article presents 4 rainy season diseases to be cautious of and the correct ways to protect yourself.
4 Common Rainy Season Diseases
It’s not just the erratic weather that comes with the rainy season, but pathogens do as well. If you don’t take care of yourself quickly or find ways to reduce the amount of pathogens floating in your home as much as possible, it could impact your health and make you ill. Examples of rainy season diseases that often spread during this time include:
1. RSV Virus
One of the respiratory infections that often spreads among young children during the rainy season is the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) infection, which is transmitted through contact with mucus, saliva, or droplets from coughing in the air. Patients usually start with cold-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose. In severe cases, it may lead to inflammation in the lower respiratory tract, such as the bronchi and lungs, but it typically resolves within 1-2 weeks.
2. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is also a common rainy season illness, especially in children under 5 years old. It is caused by several strains of enterovirus and is transmitted through direct and indirect contact with the virus. Most cases do not result in severe symptoms, such as fever, mouth sores, drooling, and rashes or blisters on the hands or soles of the feet. Hand, foot, and mouth disease usually resolves on its own within 1 week.
3. Influenza
The influenza virus (Influenza Virus) is the cause of influenza, especially strains A and B, which enter the body through inhalation of airborne pathogens or contact with contaminated surfaces. This leads to respiratory symptoms such as high fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, or muscle aches. The severity of symptoms can vary from person to person depending on their physical condition, but some cases can be severe enough to pose a risk of death.
4. COVID-19
This disease is caused by the coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2. Although it has become endemic, it cannot be denied that COVID-19 continues to spread, especially during the rainy season, due to temperatures conducive to the growth and spread of pathogens. Patients may experience respiratory symptoms such as fever, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste, and loss of smell. Most symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own, but some individuals may experience severe symptoms requiring hospitalization.
What are the ways to prevent rainy season diseases?
Preventing rainy season diseases is not difficult; it just requires discipline, making it a habit, and consistently taking care of your health and the health of your home. For example:
- Wash your hands with soap and clean water several times a day for 1-2 minutes each time.
- Consume nutritious, cooked, and clean food, using serving utensils every time to prevent the spread of pathogens.
- Avoid close contact with sick individuals and crowded places like amusement parks or playgrounds during outbreaks.
- Get vaccinated against rainy season diseases, such as the COVID-19 vaccine or the annual influenza vaccine.
- Regularly clean items, utensils, children’s toys, furniture, and walls in your home to reduce the amount of potential pathogens.
- Eliminate airborne pathogens with air purifiers that have high-quality filters like HEPA filters or choose interior paints that have properties to purify the air and eliminate pathogens.
How can interior paint prevent rainy season diseases?
Beger interior paint BegerShield AirFresh Gold iON has technology Gold Ion that can manage pathogens down to the core, weakening them and making them easier to eliminate, thus helping to inhibit pathogens on walls by up to 99.99%* whether they are viruses, fungi, or bacteria, such as the SARS-CoV-2 variant of coronavirus or the Omicron variant, RSV virus, hand-foot-mouth disease virus, and influenza virus. The test results are confirmed by a global health institute**
This air-purifying innovation using light (Photocatalyst) works 24 hours a day and also helps reduce the risk of allergies and respiratory issues caused by pollution and formaldehyde effectively. Combined with easy cleaning properties and resistance to scrubbing over 400,000 times, this air-purifying paint is trusted by many mothers for the health of their children and family members.
*Test results from the Beger laboratory
**See test results and certifications from all institutes here
References:
1. About COVID-19 | CDC
2. Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) | CDC
3. RSV virus, a serious threat to children | Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital
4. Diseases that come with the rainy season | Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital
5. Hand-foot-mouth disease | pidst.or.th
6. Influenza and influenza vaccine | pidst.or.th
