In the disaster area of Typhoon No.19, there is enough preparation for infectious diseases on October 16 at 21:21
In areas affected by flooding due to Typhoon No. 19, the experts call for adequate preparation for infectious diseases, as it becomes easier for bacteria and fungi to grow in river sludge after the water is drawn. The
In this typhoon No. 19, many houses were inundated, but after the water was drawn, not only did it become easy to generate bacteria and mold due to the sludge of the river, but when it dries, it becomes dust and gets into the air It becomes easier to dance.
Among these, infectious diseases are a concern, and Katsuya Yanai, Deputy Director of the Ishinomaki Red Cross Hospital, who has experience in the field of disasters, said, “If you breathe a large amount of bacteria or dust that has propagated, you may suffer from pneumonia or asthma. Yes, it can lead to respiratory failure. "
For this reason, Dr. Yauchi has pointed out that cleaning is done after wearing masks and removing sludge firmly from furniture and walls as a precaution when cleaning up.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to "false pneumonia" that is easy for elderly people.
According to Dr. Yanai, even after the Great East Japan Earthquake, many elderly people developed “false pneumonia” while their teeth could not be brushed due to water shut-off. I want you to do it. "
In addition, since it has become cold in the morning and evening in the past few days, Dr. Yauchi said that caution is needed for flu, saying, `` Make sure that you don't spread infection by wearing a mask or thoroughly washing your hands. I want you to do it. "