Disease epidemics: some precautions and advice

In the wake of diseases spreading in Mumbai, NDTVhas some advice. An extract:

The health advisory says:

• Boil drinking water for 10 minutes
• If you have waded through dirty water, check for cuts and bruises
• Don't eat outside food
• Consult doctor for fever, vomiting, breathlessness
• Don't ignore symptoms that may be that of Leptospirosis, like fever, severe muscle ache and redness of eyes
• Doxycycline is the drug that cures leptospirosis, but it is not a preventive
• Avoid self-medication
• Call Helpline for guidance and help at 108, 22694725/27, 56240194, 56240180, 56240191