DOH issues health tips for the holidays

The Department of Health has issued health tips for the holiday season to ensure that the public would stay healthy despite the cold weather brought about by the northeasterly winds and the cold front.

DOH regional director Susana Madarietta said the following health tips are:

Plan Christmas activities to prevent tension and stress.

Take care of yourself and your family against changes in temperature. Children and adults may become susceptible to cough, colds and fever. If your cough, colds and fever is more than five days, consult your nearest health station.

Prepare a well-balanced noche buena and media moche meals. Make sure that vegetables and fruits are on the table together with your traditional ham and queso de bola.

Be kind to your heart. Eat a moderate amount of nutritious foods to sustain your daily activities.

Drink plenty of liquids. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices to facilitate excretion.

Have enough sleep. Give yourself enough sleep so that the mind and body can rest.

Avoid crowded areas because bacteria that cause diseases multiply and spread easily. Airy and well-ventilated areas are essential to healthy living.

Use environment-friendly Christmas decors that cost less and are not fire hazards. Save decors for next year and store them in a safe place.

Buy toys with no pointed or sharp edges; nor too small toys that can cause choking.

Do not use fireworks and firecrackers during the holidays. Make some noise even without fireworks and firecrackers.

Madarietta said they are urging the public to follow the tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday season. — Jasmin R. Uy/LPM