Starting last September, a number of regions in Indonesia began experiencing the rainy season. During the rainy season, the body is more susceptible to viruses that cause diseases, such as flu and coughs.
Data from the World Health Organization (WHO), every year as many as three to five million people are exposed to severe flu. Then, around 290 thousand to 650 thousand people died from flu due to respiratory problems. Flu spreads more easily in crowded places with poor air circulation.
So, where are the places that are prone to transmitting the flu virus during the rainy season? Check out the review here, OK, Beauties!
1. Public Transportation
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Public transportation, such as buses and trains, is a hotbed for flu transmission due to close contact with passengers through the use of the same handrails and seats.
Experts recommend that those of you who use public transportation use a mask to protect your body from air that carries viruses.
2. School
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Reporting from The Healthty, activities at school, such as playing together, group activities, and studying together can be a place where germs are highly spread.
When at school, children will interact with teachers and friends, this will make it easier for germs to spread. Washing your hands with soap regularly can reduce the risk of exposure to viruses.
3. Workplace
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Workplaces can increase the spread of flu to employees because they work closely together and share rooms such as meeting rooms and break rooms.
Viruses easily circulate through shared items, such as phones, keyboards, and more.
Office work carried out indoors, with minimal exposure to fresh air can weaken the body’s immune response, making it susceptible to flu.
4. Hospital or Clinic
Transmission in Hospitals/Photo: freepik.com
Health facilities are the areas most at risk of exposure to flu because many people get sick there. By following strict protocols you can reduce the risk of exposure to disease.
Hand hygiene protocols, isolating patients and vaccinating staff are very important to prevent the spread of dangerous viruses, and limiting visitors during flu season is also effective.
5. Cost Center
Use of shopping carts/ Photo: freepik.com/drobotdean
The large number of people visiting shopping centers and the many facilities that are shared, such as escalator handrails, door handles and shopping carts, make them potentially vulnerable to flu transmission.
Malls need to clean frequently touched areas and provide hand washing stations for visitors. You can minimize the risk of transmission by visiting the mall outside peak hours.
6. Gym or sports place
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Visitors to sports venues or gyms are required to clean the machines used after and before use to maintain personal hygiene.
In addition, using shared bathrooms or changing rooms can easily spread the flu virus.
Gym managers can help minimize the spread by cleaning the area regularly and increasing good air circulation.
7. Restaurants
Eating at a restaurant/ Photo: pexels.com/ OnShot
Close seating arrangements can cause the flu to spread easily in restaurants.
Increasing hygiene protocols such as hand hygiene before eating, and providing distance between tables between one diner and another can help reduce flu transmission.
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