This is how you can avoid illnesses if your house floods due to rain.

Unfortunately, flooding is common during this rainy season. , something that can affect our health if we don't take the proper precautions. This is because floodwaters contain various elements that could harm us. Find out more below.

What diseases can you get during a flood?

Experts from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say exposure to floodwater can cause the following illnesses:

• Wound infections
• Rash
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Tetanus
• Leptospirosis (not common)
• Melioidosis (along the Gulf Coast)

Specifically in the case of injuries, the CDC states that these are caused by the fact that floodwaters can carry sharp objects, which could cause skin injuries and lead to infection. In these cases, First aid can help heal minor wounds and prevent infections.

Open wounds and rashes exposed to these waters can become infected.

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Flood water can carry away dangerous objects such as electrical cables, fecal waste, garbage and hazardous domestic, medical and industrial waste (such as chemical, biological and radiological).

As well as coal ash residue, which may contain carcinogenic compounds such as arsenic, chromium and mercury.

Also microbes and bacteria that cause diseases , and physical objects such as wood or debris, which can cause bumps and injuries.

It is important to note that floodwaters may contain sewage , so eating or drinking anything contaminated by it can cause diarrhea or gastrointestinal infections such as E. coli or Salmonella.

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The main form of protection is to stay out of the water. However, in case of coming into contact with this, the following is recommended:

• Immediately wash the exposed area with soap and clean water. If soap and water are not available, the use of wet wipes or alcohol-based disinfectants is recommended.
• Treat wounds medically.
• Wash clothing that has been in contact with contaminated water with hot water and detergent .
• If contact with flood water cannot be avoided, it is recommended to wear rain boots and gloves , as well as eye protection.

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