After cleaning up mud and debris, pay attention to "tetanus" at 21:00 on July 8th.
"Tetanus" is what you should be careful of when cleaning up mud and debris that have flowed into your home after being hit by record heavy rain. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare calls for wearing durable gloves and shoes with thick soles to prevent tetanus from being injured when cleaning up.
What is tetanus?
Tetanus is an infection caused by tetanus bacteria in the mud or soil entering the body through the wound. ..
Numbness and pain can worsen and spread throughout the body, making it difficult to breathe and, in the worst case, death.
There are cases of tetanus in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it is important to be careful when cleaning up your home or doing volunteer activities.
Note
For this reason, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare calls for the following precautions when cleaning up a flooded house.
▽Wear durable gloves and shoes with thick soles.
▽Wear long-sleeved clothing such as long sleeves.
▽If you get injured, wash away even a small wound with clean water.
▽ If the wound is deep or the wound is dirty, consult a medical institution as soon as possible.
Also, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, a vaccine is effective against tetanus, and it is usually given to children, but if it is over 10 years, it is better to give a new vaccine.
Be careful to prevent new coronavirus infection
Furthermore, it is now necessary to pay attention to the prevention of new coronavirus infection, and when calling for work, avoid the so-called "3 density" and call for attention to ventilation.