Jake Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Well guys, the monsoon season is starting again with schools in Luzon cancelling classes. For those of you that must walk through the "brown water" for whatever reason, please take extra precautions against water borne infectious diseases. Even minor cuts or scratches need immediate attention. Sanitize often, especially your hands that touch everything public. Stock up on potable water, candles, batteries and whatever gets you through the storm. Perhaps our resident RN (Bruce) could give us some further advice.Respectfully -- Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Well guys, the monsoon season is starting again with schools in Luzon cancelling classes. For those of you that must walk through the "brown water" for whatever reason, please take extra precautions against water borne infectious diseases. Even minor cuts or scratches need immediate attention. Sanitize often, especially your hands that touch everything public. Stock up on potable water, candles, batteries and whatever gets you through the storm. Perhaps our resident RN (Bruce) could give us some further advice.Respectfully -- Jake I think you covered it well Jake. If the job that needs doing requires you to expose yourself to the water run off, then wash clean when you can and if you are bored, read up on some of the parasites that are found in such water so you know what to expect. Most people think of infections but forget about parasites. Standing water also allows for mosquito breeding and Dengue or Malaria can be the result. If you have standing water that you can not get rid of, and if you look close and see little squiggly thjings in the water, those are mosquito larvae. They are air breathing and come to the surface to breath before diving again. If you add a SMALL amount of plain vegetable oil to the water, it will float on top covering the entire surface. This stops the larvae from getting to the air so they drown. After a few days the vegetable (not motor!) oil breaks down and causes no harm. For most people with medical access, it is not too bad. But for those who try to wait it out or see a local witch doctor (in the Philippine media reports) a simple infection or infestation of parasites can result in a disability or death. And yes, just like us Kanos are taught to NOT eat yellow snow.... please don't drink brown water..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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