6 Easy Ways to Prevent Viral Fever

Any change in weather helps you feel comfortable from the chilly winters or scorching summer heat. However, ideal weather conditions can lead you to have an infection, particularly a viral infection that can cause viral fever to you. If not treated well and timely, it can cause several health issues to you. Having a fever profile test in Delhi or your local town/city can help you know the root cause and get the most effective treatment. 

What viral fever is

Viral fever is a severe infection caused by a change in the ongoing weather condition or infection in the atmosphere. It usually makes a temporary change in body temperature and comes with body aches, colds, and coughs. It makes people of all ages suffer from it and is common on rainy days. As it is caused by a virus, it can spread from one person to another. Some viral fevers are mild while some could be severe like malaria and dengue. 

Symptoms of viral fever

Viral fever has visible signs when it catches a person. 

• High body temperature (up to 104-degree celsius)
• Running nose 
• Headache 
• Sore throat 
• Occasional chills 
• Nausea 
• Fatigue 
• Loss of appetite 
• Joint or muscle pains 
• Rashes on the skin 
• Dehydration 
• Eye redness 
• Face swelling 

How to prevent viral fever

A viral fever usually catches a person through mosquito bites, inhalation, indigestion, and bodily fluids. By recommending a fever profile test, the doctor can help you know your fever types such as malaria or dengue and get rid of it. However, you can stay safe from viral fever by following certain steps. Here are some of them for your assistance:

• Wash your hands well - You should always wash your hands with a mild soap bar and water before taking a meal and after it. Further, you should make a habit of washing your face and mouth after coming to your home from the outside. If you have no access to water and a soap bar, you can use sanitiser.  

• Do not have direct contact with an infected person - Getting close to an infected person can easily make you to have a viral fever. You must maintain a safe distance from a sick person while seeing him/her at home or the hospital. Further, you must not let a child or elder person come into direct contact with the sick as they have low immunity.   

• Cover your nose and mouth - Inhaling a virus in the air is one of the easiest ways to have a viral infection. Droplets coming out from an infected person’s sneezing or coughing can make the atmosphere infectious. If you inhale while seeing or taking care of the infected person, you will have a viral fever. To protect yourself from viral fever or infection, you must cover your face well with a face mask or clean cloth. 

• Prevent mosquito bites - Mosquito bites are the primary causes of viral fever like malaria and dengue. You need to stay away from mosquito bites. And for it, you must use mosquito nets or repellent. Further, you should shut the windows and doors of your home after sunset. Wear full-sleeve clothes and let no water get collected in uncovered places or objects. 

• Eat warm & healthy food - To stay safe from viral fever or infection, you should make a habit of consuming warm food. It is as if most viruses do not survive in high or low temperatures. Consuming warm and healthy food will help you improve your immunity.    
• Get respective treatment and vaccine - You should instantly see a doctor for proper treatment if your fever lasts for more than 2-3 days or your body temperatures are higher than 100 to 102 degrees Celsius. Further, you should take a respective vaccine to stay safe in future.       

Conclusion 

Viral fever or infection is common, especially when there is a change in weather. Having an idea about its symptoms and preventive steps can help you keep yourself safe and healthy. By following the above-mentioned steps, you can stay safe from infection.