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Common Cold
THE COLD is the most common
infectious disease. It is cause by a virus transmitted
through direct contact with an infected person, droplets from
sneezing or coughing, and the use of articles contaminated by
the virus.
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SYMPTOMS |
TREATMENT |
| Red, watery eyes |
Stay in bed
and have a plenty of rest |
| Sneezing |
Keep
comfortably warm and protected from sudden changes in
temparature |
| Fever |
Eat light
foods and take plenty of liquids - water, soup, milk and fruit
juices |
| Headache |
Cover nose and mouth when
sneezing or coughing to avoid spreading the the disease |
| Cough |
Blow nose
gently |
| Running nose |
If symptoms
persist, see a community health worker or the midwife |
PREVENTION
The community should participate in
information dissemination on how to avoid the common cold:
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Maintain general health as well as possible |
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Go to bed early and
have plenty of rest |
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Keep feet warm and dry |
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Avoid people who have
the cold |
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Avoid crowded places |
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Use your own toilet
articles |
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Stay away from open
doors or windows when perspiring |
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Drainage should work
properly so that streets do not flood easily |
Measles
MEASLES is a contagious disease. It is caused by a
virus found in discharges from a patient's nose and
throat. It is most common among very young children.
Symptoms appear usually
about ten days after a child has been exposed to the
virus. The first signs are similar to those of the
common cold. From this time until rashes disappear. the
disease is infectious.
Before rashes break out, spots may
appear on the inside of the mouth.Skin
rashes appear 3 to 4 days after the appearance of "cold"
symptoms. Rashes are red spots that are usually raised.
They appear first on the face and neck, then spread to
the abdomen, arms and legs. Rashes fade within a week.
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SYMPTOMS |
TREATMENT |
| Fever |
If symptoms persists, consult a physician. Extra
care must be taken during a measles epidemic or
breakout in the community |
| Deep cough |
Isolate patient in .a well-ventilated
room |
| Skin rashes |
Do not let anyone with a cold or cough visit the
patient |
| Running nose |
Keep patient warm in bed |
| Red, watery
eyes |
Protect patient's-eyes from strong light |
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Disinfect discharges from the nose and throat |
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Keep patient's personal eating utensils, clothing,
beddings and other articles separate from the
family's things |
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If vomiting occurs bring the patient to the RHU |
PREVENTION
Avoid direct contact with measles patients
Do not, use articles soiled with
secretions/discharges from patient's nose and
throat.
Involve the community in planning and
implementation of immunization against measles of
the Rural Health Unit.
Pneumonia
PNEUMONIA is a serious
contagious disease of the lungs caused by
pneumococcus and other bacteria. It is spread
through droplets from a patient's cough or sneeze,
direct contact such as kissing, or the use of
articles freshly soiled with.discharges from a
patient's nose and throat.
Untreated cold or
influenza may develop into pneumonia.
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SYMPTOMS |
TREATMENT |
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Headache |
Stay warm in bed |
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Sudden
onset of high fever and chills |
Disinfect
all discharges and articles |
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Stabbing pain in the chest and back |
Call a doctor immediately |
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Difficulty of brething |
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Cough |
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Fatigue |
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PREVENTION
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Avoid contact with pneumonia patients |
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Stay warm in bed when you have a cold |
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Avoid overcrowded places |
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Have enough rest, sleep and good nourishing food
to build body resistance |
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Discharges from the nose and mouth should be
disposed properly |
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Use warm clothing during cold weather |
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Change clothes immediately when wet |
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Disinfect all articles used by patient |
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Consult a doctor when a cold persists |
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