How Flood Water Spreads Hepatitis A & E, What to Do (Video)

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Did you know floods can spread hepatitis A in just weeks?

Did you know floods can spread hepatitis A in just weeks?

Here's the short, honest answer, and one tip most people miss.

What hepatitis A & E are

Hepatitis A and E are viruses that inflame your liver. The liver clears waste, makes bile, and processes medicines. When the virus settles, bilirubin builds up, turning eyes and skin yellow, what we call jaundice.

Boil water for safety

Boil any drinking water until it reaches a rolling boil, then keep it boiling for at least one minute before cooling and storing it safely.

How it spreads in barsaat

During monsoon, floodwater can mix with sewage and seep into taps. Salads rinsed with that water, street-cut fruit, and drinks with raw ice become carriers. If hands aren’t washed with soap after the toilet, the virus jumps from person to person.

Typical symptom timeline

First, you may feel a fever, body aches and tiredness, plus loss of appetite. Within a week, urine turns dark like tea and stool can look pale. Then whites of the eyes turn yellow, followed by yellow skin. The fever eases when the yellow appears.

When to see a doctor

If the person becomes confused, very sleepy, can’t keep fluids down, or shows bleeding, call a doctor immediately. Pregnant women, babies, the elderly, or anyone with existing liver disease also need urgent review. Early care can prevent complications.

Home care that helps

Rest is key, let the liver repair itself. Drink plenty of boiled water, oral rehydration salts, clear soups, or lassi made with boiled milk. Eat small, plain meals like khichdi, rice, boiled potatoes, or peeled fruit. Avoid alcohol until a doctor says it’s safe.

The one habit to stop spread

The single habit that stops the spread is washing your hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds after the toilet and before handling food. It cuts the virus chain and protects everyone at home.

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The full guide is on thecareonline.com. General information only, so check with your doctor for your own case.