After the flood, you should pay attention: do not drink raw water, everything that has been soaked...

The heavy rain in Henan affects the hearts of countless people, and rescues in many places are still underway

On July 21, the National Health Commission published an article on its official WeChat, suggesting that people should not eat raw aquatic products during the flooding period and after the disaster, and the food should be cooked thoroughly

Food safety experts also told the Beijing News reporter that in order to prevent food-borne diseases and secondary disasters after the disaster, food that has been in contact with the flood must be discarded

All food touched by the flood must be thrown away

After the flood, there is a high incidence of food-borne diseases

The World Health Organization's representative office in China once reminded on its official WeChat that all food touched by the flood must be discarded

In order to prevent the disease from entering the mouth and avoid dietary risks, on July 21, the National Health Commission issued on its official WeChat 6-point advice on paying attention to food hygiene during floods, including not eating spoiled food and after being soaked in water.

Do not drink raw water after the flood

After floods, the risk of water-borne diseases is also higher, so ensuring the safety of drinking water is also very important

On July 21, the Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a message on its official WeChat to remind you not to drink raw water after a flood, and try to drink boiled water, bottled water or drinking water approved by the disaster relief headquarters (purification equipment prepared on site or Bottled water sent in); do not drink water from unknown or contaminated sources, and do not gargle or wash vegetables with water from unknown or contaminated sources; water containers such as buckets, tanks, and basins should be disinfected frequently, and clean after disinfection.

Can the tap water be drunk after the flood? Gu Zhongyi, a registered dietitian in China and director of the Beijing Dietitian Association, reminded that floods are likely to damage the local tap water pipe network and pollute the water source.

In addition, after floods, it is still necessary to ensure a scientific diet and reasonable nutrition