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Novel Coronavirus (NCoV)

Novel Coronavirus (NCoV)

Protect Yourself & Take Preventive Measures A new virus “Corona Virus” has been found in Wuhan City of China, which is spreading to various countries. The travelers who are coming from virus affected Wuhan City of China since 1st January 2020 and person who are in contact with Corona Virus patient have possibility of having this disease. Common Symptoms Fever Cough Difficult in breathing/Respiratory discomfort Prevention If any person, who has traveled from China in last 30 days (from 1st…

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Cancer

Cancer

Timely detection is the key to control. Awareness is the solution. Signs of Cancer Continuous Cough and Heaviness in Voice. Heavy Excessive bleeding during menstrual period and bleeding apart from menstrual period. Non-healing ulcers in the mouth. Lump in Breast Prevention of Cancer Take healthy food. Avoid alcohol intake. In case of any unwanted growth or swelling in any part of the body, consult a doctor immediately. Consult a doctor in case any change in pattern of menstrual period. Stop…

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Fire Safety & Prevention
Fire Safety & Prevention

Fire Safety & Prevention

GENERAL FIRE SAFETY AND PROTECTION TIPS Prepare a Fire Emergency Escape plan and ensure that all your family members know what to do in the event of a fire. Select a safe meeting place outside the house for your family members to assemble in case of an emergency. Practice alerting other members in your family yelling “Fire, Fire, Fire!: or by whistling etc. Always sleep with the bedroom doors closed. This will keep deadly heat and smoke out of bedroom,…

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Dengue

Dengue

Dengue is a viral fever, which is caused after bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Aedes breeds in clean water collection in and around houses Aedes mosquito bites during the day time. Aedes mosquito favours hiding indoors. Dengue fever is a self limiting disease with recovery in 5 – 7 days. All Dengue fevers do not result in death, only patients with bleeding or haemorrhages are serious and need admission in hospitals.

Scrub Typhus-Symptoms and Prevention

Scrub Typhus-Symptoms and Prevention

An increase in number of high grade fever cases is observed in rainy season. One of the causes of such type of fever may be Scrub Typhus. Scrub Typhus is an acute, infectious, febrile illness caused by Orientia organism. The transmission of this is due to bite of an infected mite which dwells on wild rats. SYMPTOMS High grade fever with chills. Severe Headaches / joint pains. A black spot Eschar (caused by bite of mite) may be seen on…

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