Civil surgeon Dr Aulakh said the elderly, small children and heart patients are more vulnerable during winter. He added they should refrain from going out of the house when it is extremely cold.He said infants are at high risk of pneumonia during this season so special attention should be paid to them.
The civil surgeon said to protect children, sufficient precaution should be taken in terms of clothes. Adequate layering should be ensured to prevent seasonal illnesses.
Don’t keep a fireplace (bonfire or angithi) in closed rooms as it can lead to the formation of carbon monoxide gas and lack of oxygen which can prove to be fatal, he said. He added asthma patients and people with respiratory diseases should avoid venturing out, drink hot beverages and maintain a balanced diet.
The health department officials also advised residents to wear 2-3 layers of clothing to maintain normal body temperature. It further advised that to make up for the lack of water in the body, one should drink lukewarm water and eat balanced diet. tnn
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