Health Advisory- Cold Waves adverse effect on health Could be fatal-CMHO

Health Advisory, Cold Waves, Preventive Measures

Sagar Watch/ Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Mamta Timore has issued guidelines regarding effective prevention and control of diseases and epidemics spreading in cold waves. It has been told in the instructions that due to the cold winds due to the cold wave, the adverse effect on health can sometimes be fatal. 

The negative effect of the cold wave is more on old people and small children. Apart from this, it is necessary to take special vigilance during the cold wave for Divyangjans, patients suffering from chronic diseases and small businessmen doing business in the open areas.

Dr Timore has instructed that the instructions related to the prevention or control of cold waves should be conveyed to the common people. For this, social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and SMS can also be used. Arrangements in hospitals should be reviewed regularly to prevent cold waves.

Arrangements should be ensured by the Chief Medical and Health Officer and Block Medical Officer at the district and block levels. The close identification of the symptoms arising in the public due to cold stroke and proper arrangements for first-end should be made in all hospitals.

He said that the person suffering from hypothermia should be immediately dressed in warm clothes and kept in a warm place, to maintain the body temperature, cover the body with several layers of blankets, clothes, towels, seats, etc., and increase the body temperature by giving warm drinks. If symptoms worsen, seek immediate medical advice. He said that a sufficient intake of fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C should be taken so that immunity and body temperature remain balanced.