Naju-si Urges Compliance with Summer Waterborne and Foodborne Infectious Disease Prevention Guidelines

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] The Naju Public Health Center in Jeollanam-do urged citizens to adhere to preventive measures for a healthy summer in preparation for the occurrence of waterborne and foodborne infectious diseases during the summer season.

According to the health center on the 26th, waterborne and foodborne infectious diseases are transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food, and can also spread through food prepared by infected or carrier individuals.

Infection mainly causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Class 2 and 3 legally designated infectious diseases include eight types such as cholera, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection, hepatitis A, and Vibrio sepsis, while class 4 legally designated infectious diseases include 20 types such as salmonella infection and norovirus infection.

Especially during the summer, when temperature and humidity are high, bacterial growth is active and the risk of infectious disease occurrence increases, requiring special caution.

The city provides guidance on preventive measures against infectious diseases through the city hall and public health center websites and SNS, including washing hands with soap under running water for more than 30 seconds, thoroughly cooking food before eating, boiling water before drinking, refraining from preparing or cooking food when experiencing diarrhea symptoms, and using separate cutting boards for fish, meat, and vegetables.

Seo Hyunseung, director of the public health center, said, “With the summer vacation season, the probability of infectious disease occurrence increases due to hygiene negligence during outdoor activities and cooking, so special caution is required,” adding, “Hands should be washed frequently under running water, and food should be eaten cooked, following preventive measures.”

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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