{"id":2571,"date":"2021-07-23T12:22:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T12:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2021-07-28T09:11:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T09:11:48","slug":"rainy-season-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Common Rainy Season Diseases in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the rainy season, infections and diseases are spread higher due to air humidity and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-immune-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the immune system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Air humidity increases that makes it colder, which can lead to health problems. Many different viruses and bacteria infect individuals in the monsoon season. During monsoons, our immune system is minimized, which results in various rainy season diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#10_common_diseases_during_the_rainy_season\" title=\"10 common diseases during the rainy season\">10 common diseases during the rainy season<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Tips_to_avoid_diseases_caused_in_the_rainy_season\" title=\"Tips to avoid diseases caused in the rainy season\">Tips to avoid diseases caused in the rainy season<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Take_vitamins\" title=\"Take vitamins\">Take vitamins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Use_anti-mosquito_repellent\" title=\"Use anti-mosquito repellent\">Use anti-mosquito repellent<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Get_vaccination\" title=\"Get vaccination\">Get vaccination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Eat_nutritious_food\" title=\"Eat nutritious food\">Eat nutritious food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Stay_hydrated\" title=\"Stay hydrated\">Stay hydrated<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Wash_your_hand\" title=\"Wash your hand\">Wash your hand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/rainy-season-diseases\/#Use_the_mask\" title=\"Use the mask\">Use the mask<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_common_diseases_during_the_rainy_season\"><\/span><strong>10 common diseases during the rainy season<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monsoon season occurs where rainfall happens more commonly than usual. During this season, the risk of common illness is more general due to weather changes; the transmission of bacteria and viruses may affect the immune system. Here are the 10 common diseases spread during the rainy season are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough and cold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dengue fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influenza<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoid fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptospirosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Fleas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scabies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis A<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cough and cold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most frequent cause of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/home-remedies-for-cough-and-cold\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coughs and colds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rhinovirus, spreading through the air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dengue fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Infections caused by illness to dengue virus disease from Aedes aegy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pti mosquitoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Influenza<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Diseases produced by flu virus plagues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diarrhea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Digestive problems produced by infections or bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Typhoid fever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Produced by salmonella typhi bacteria detected through rainwater, drinks, and food polluted by human feces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leptospirosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Infections produced by the bacteria Leptospira interrogans which is shown in rat urine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Fleas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-skin-allergy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin allergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produced by fungi that are shown through a pool of rain or flood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scabies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A skin infection produced by showing the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cholera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Skin disease produced by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is shown through food and drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/transmission-dose-exposure-and-vaccine-in-hepatitis-a\/\"><b>Hepatitis A<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disease that is performed through food and drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These diseases spread during the rainy season can also lead to other severe health difficulties; you can simply consult a doctor once you experience the signs of the disease. If necessary, you can get your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/\">medicine online with the prescription<\/a><\/strong> of the rainy season disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_avoid_diseases_caused_in_the_rainy_season\"><\/span><strong>Tips to avoid diseases caused in the rainy season<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to worry about being exposed to various bacteria and viruses in this season if you take enough precautions. The following are the ways how to prevent common illnesses in the rainy season in the Philippines are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use anti-mosquito repellent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get vaccination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat nutritious food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear the mask<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2593 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"avoid diseases caused in the rainy season\" width=\"687\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-777x437.jpg 777w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/avoid-diseases-caused-in-the-rainy-season-1-1-120x67.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_vitamins\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Take vitamins<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is prescribed for you to take vitamin C. In addition, you can eat fruits such as orange or strawberry. By practicing <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/over-the-counter\/vitamins\/vitamin-c\">vitamin C supplements<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can usually boost the immune system. Besides, vitamin C additionally prevents common diseases throughout the season, such as cough and flu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_anti-mosquito_repellent\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Use anti-mosquito repellent<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-mosquito cream can stop rainy season diseases in the Philippines, including dengue fever. To avoid dengue fever, you can apply anti-mosquito repellent every 6 hours. In addition, you can apply mosquito repellent cream or spray.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_vaccination\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Get vaccination<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases that may be caused during any season, including influenza, hepatitis A,<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/flu-vaccine-benefits-side-effects\/\">flu vaccine<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and typhoid. The vaccine can help you to prevent these diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_nutritious_food\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Eat nutritious food<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to choose nutritious food during the monsoon season. This is one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases and avoid consuming junk food too frequently. Eating healthy food boosts to increase immunity helps from flu and fever.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_hydrated\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to prevent these seasonal diseases is by consuming liquids because staying hydrated helps the body avoid the flu. Consuming warm drinks makes the body even more relaxed. Drinking juices or eating fruits that contain water, including watermelon, helps to keep you hydrated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wash_your_hand\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wash your hand<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining personal hygiene is one of the easiest ways to prevent common infections during the monsoon season. The easiest way is to wash hands frequently. It can limit common health conditions such as cough, flu, or fever. Wash your hands every time using soap to all parts of your hands, including your nails, between your fingers and the back of your hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_mask\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Use the mask<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important to prevent common diseases during any season is by using masks while in public places. By using a mask, you can limit the transmission of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are some effective tips to limit common diseases during the rainy season. Don\u2019t forget to take care of yourself and your family from various diseases during the rainy season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the rainy season, infections and diseases are spread higher due to air humidity and the immune system. 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