Critical Health Warnings Against the Risk of Infection After Flood Disaster

Infection experts made vital warnings against hygiene problems and epidemic disease risks that emerged after floods. Experts stated that contact with flood waters and contaminated food can cause serious health problems and emphasized that urgent measures should be taken to protect public health.

Health professionals recommend using water boiled for at least one minute when consuming water, destroying all foods that come into contact with flood water, and disinfecting surfaces with bleach. In addition, it was reminded that in case of injury, one should immediately consult a health institution for a tetanus vaccine and baby products should be sterilized.