30/05/2025
๐ฃ๐ฃ FINALLY, IT'S FRIDAY, UCians!!๐ฃ๐ฃ
As the weekend approaches, our Medical & Dental Services would like to remind everyone to take extra care in preventing food and waterborne diseases. These illnesses can be serious, but they are easily preventable with these few simple reminders.
You can get these from eating or drinking food and beverages contaminated by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. They can give you:
๐ฃ Diarrhea
๐คข Nausea or Vomiting
๐ Stomach Pain
๐ค Fever or Headache
๐ด Feeling super tired or weak
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HOW TO AVOID IT
Wash Those Hands! ๐งผ
Before eating, cooking, or after using the bathroom.
Cook Food Properly ๐ฅ
Make sure your food is fully cooked. Avoid raw or undercooked foods if you're unsure of safety.
Clean What You Eat ๐
Rinse fruits and veggies well โ they can carry dirt and germs.
Drink Safe Water ๐ง
Only drink clean water โ bottled or boiled if you're not sure.
Store Food Right โ๏ธ
Put leftovers in the fridge and donโt eat food that smells funky or is past its date.
๐ค WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUโRE SICK?
Drink Up! ๐ฅค
Water, soup, or oral rehydration drinks to stay hydrated.
Rest, Donโt Stress ๐
Give your body time to recover by resting.
Eat Light and Bland Foods ๐
Stick to soft foods like bananas, toast, or rice until your tummy calms down. Avoid spicy, fatty, or dairy-rich foods until you feel better.
Seek Medical Attention if:
Symptoms last more than 2โ3 days.
You see blood in stool or vomit.
You have a high fever (โฅ 38.5ยฐC or 101.3ยฐF).
You become very weak or dizzy.
Donโt Share the Germs! ๐ฆ ๐ซ
Avoid preparing food if youโre sick, especially with diarrhea or vomiting.
Wash hands after using the toilet, before eating, and after contact with animals.
๐ง Most foodborne illnesses go away on their own in a few daysโฆ but always listen to your body and get help if you're not getting better!
