Flu alarm bells in city; cases up by 40% after first rain showers

Thane | Saturday | 7th July, 2018

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THANE: With rainy season comes the series of air-borne and water-borne diseases. It is difficult to avoid flu during this season as the bacteria spreads easily and the immune system tends to become weak. Apart from getting the water purifier serviced and cleaned before the rains, I also ensure to boil the water to avoid flu and fever,” said Hansaben Motwani from Panchpakhadi. They also advice people to make sure they maintain their water purifiers during rainy season.A housewife complained, “Almost every year my kids fall sick as soon as they rainy season starts. The water supplied by the civic body is also not that clean, which adds to the problems..