24/07/2026
📢 HEALTH ADVISORY: PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST LEPTOSPIROSIS 🌧️🖱️
With the rainy season and flooding, the risk of Leptospirosis is high. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by exposure to water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, particularly rats.
It can enter the body through open wounds, cuts, scratches, or even through the eyes, nose, and mouth.
⚠️ Common Symptoms:
🌡️ High fever and chills
💆♂️ Severe headache and muscle aches (especially in the calves)
👁️ Redness in the eyes
🤢 Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
🥱 Extreme fatigue and weakness
(In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, liver failure, or kidney damage.)
🛡️ Prevention & Control Tips:
Avoid Wading: Avoid walking or swimming in floodwaters. If unavoidable, wear protective gear like rubber boots and gloves.
Wash Immediately: Wash thoroughly with soap and clean water after any contact with floodwater or soil.
Cover Wounds: Clean and cover open cuts or scratches with waterproof bandages.
Maintain Hygiene: Keep your surroundings clean, properly dispose of garbage, and control rodent infestations at home.
🩺 DON'T WAIT — EARLY DIAGNOSIS SAVES LIVES!
Leptospirosis is treatable, but early medical attention is critical. If you have been exposed to floodwaters and develop symptoms, consult a doctor or visit the nearest health facility immediately.
📍AMOSUP Seamen’s Hospital – Cebu is here to serve you.
Stay safe, stay dry, and keep your loved ones protected!