Monsoon Office Infections: 8 Diseases, Symptoms and Prevention Tips

When the monsoon rains arrive, the weather gets damp and people spend more time inside offices.

Offices are crowded and often have closed windows, which makes it easier for germs to spread.

Some sicknesses like the flu and the common cold spread when people cough or sneeze near each other.

Other sicknesses like pink eye and tummy bugs spread when people touch shared desks, door handles, or food.

Some germs do not spread from person to person, like fungi that love wet shoes and socks.

Walking through flood water can also make people sick with a disease called leptospirosis.

In India, many people get sick from dirty water every year.

To stay healthy, kids and grown-ups should wash their hands a lot with soap.

If you feel sick, it is better to stay home and rest.

Opening windows, cleaning your desk, and drying wet clothes also help stop germs.