DIARRHEA

Mode of Transmission

• Ingestion of contaminated food and water.

Signs and Symptoms

• Passage of watery stools at least 3x a day.

• Excessive thirst.

• Sunken eyeballs and fontanel.

Immediate Treatment:

• Give Oral Rehydration Solution (ORESOL), rice soup (am) to replace lost body fluid.

• Continue feeding.

Prevention and Control:

• Drink water only from safe sources. If unsure, boil water for 3 minutes or do water chlorination.

• Eat only foods that are well cooked and properly prepared. Avoid eating “street vended food”.

• Keep the food away from insects and rats by covering them using food cover.

• Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water before eating or cooking.

• Use toilet when defecating.

• Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.

If diarrhea does not stop, consult the nearest health center