Health department issues advisory against cold wave

With the cold wave continuing to grip Punjab, the health department has issued an advisory asking residents to take precautions against the ongoing cold wave.

     Deputy commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Vishesh sarangal has urged the people to follow the advisory , especially to save the children and old aged people from cold wave .

     In the advisory, the department asked the people to keep an eye on the weather forecast and people should strictly follow the instructions to stay safe in these bone-chilling cold conditions.

     It further read that the people should check local weather forecast on the radio, TV, or newspaper. It also suggested to stock required woollen clothes and wear several layers of lightweight clothes instead of one layer of heavy clothing as tight clothes reduce the blood circulation. In case of symptoms of flu, runny nose after prolonged exposure to cold, one should immediately see a doctor.

    The advisory also appealed to the people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel to protect oneself from the contact of cold waves. People must remain dry, cover your head, neck, hands, and toes adequately. Use winter caps, mufflers, and wear insulated/waterproof shoes.

    Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin-c to maintain adequate immunity. Drink warm fluids regularly, as it will retain body heat to fight the cold wave. It also suggested that prolonged exposure to cold can cause pale, hard and numb skin, and black blisters on exposed body parts.
The advisory further suggested not to ignore the shivering as it is among the initial signs of the body lacking heat. Avoid alcohol as it lowers your body temperature and increases the risk of hypothermia.