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Top tips for earthquake safety

2014-08-05

Here are some tips that may help save your life.

Operation guide on mosquito and fly control in the earthquake area

2014-08-14

Citizens should put up screen doors, windows and other simple mosquito and fly repellant facilities at tents and other temporary shelters. They should try to use mosquito nets or protection soaked in drugs or carrying long-acting drugs.

Use psychological counseling to help restore life

2014-08-14

Earthquakes claim life, and we feel fear, helplessness, pain and anger. But, we have to take action and soothe the pain to restore daily life as soon as possible.

Pay special attention to drinking water safety

2014-08-14

Drinking water sources are likely to be polluted after an earthquake, which might cause intestinal infectious diseases, such as typhoid fever and cholera.

Vector chemical control in disaster areas

2014-08-14

Before applying pesticides, publicity work has to be done to avoid poisoning people and animals. Try to avoid spraying drugs at noon when the temperature is high.

Tuberculosis prevention and control

2014-08-14

The most common symptoms of tuberculosis mainly include cough, expectoration, blood in phlegm or haemoptysis, chest pain, chest tightness or breathing difficulty. In addition, afternoon low fever, fatigue and night sweats are also common among tuberculosis patients.

Eliminate mosquitos, flies, rats and flees to prevent disease from spreading

2014-08-14

Environmental health was damaged after the earthquake, and the rising temperature may lead to an increasing number of flies and other insects. Work has to be done to eliminate mosquitos, flies, rats and flees to prevent disease from spreading.

Operation guide on rat control in earthquake area

2014-08-14

Citizens should use rat eliminating equipment, such as rat cages, mousetraps and glue boards, but should pay attention to safe operation to keep children safe.

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