# How to Prevent Diseases from Floods
Conjunctivitis
Symptoms: Irritation, eye pain, photophobia, tearing, discharge in the eyes, swollen eyelids, red conjunctiva inflammation
Prevention: Wash with clean water, do not share personal items, isolate the conjunctivitis patients from others
Dengue Fever
Symptoms: Persistent high fever, headache, body aches, purpura on the skin, bleeding gums
Prevention: Use mosquito repellent, be cautious about mosquito bites, get booster vaccines to reduce the severity of the disease
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Symptoms: Watery or loose stools, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, body aches, loss of appetite
Prevention: Drink clean and cooked water and food, and always wash hands with soap
Leptospirosis
Symptoms: High fever, muscle pain, backache, severe headache, red eyes, sore throat, loss of appetite
Prevention: Avoid wading through water or mud
Wear waterproof boots and clean your feet thoroughly
Athlete’s Foot
Symptoms: Foot sores, itching between toes, peeling skin, blisters, inflammation
Prevention: Dry feet thoroughly, clean wounds with alcohol, and apply antiseptic cream
