Monsoon 2025: 5 Effective Tips To Prevent Eye Infections And Improve Your Overall Health | Health News
The monsoon season offers welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also brings an increase in health concerns. With high humidity, waterlogging, and increased exposure to bacteria and viruses, infections become more common — especially eye infections, skin issues, digestive problems, and flu.
Dr RR Dutta, HOD, Internal Medicine, Paras Health, Gurugram, says “The monsoon season, while a relief from the summer heat, also brings a rise in infections due to high humidity and stagnant water. The increased moisture in the air after rainfall creates a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, fungi, and mosquitoes.”
Dr RR Dutta says, “This can lead to a spike in respiratory illnesses, skin infections, fungal conditions like athlete’s foot or ringworm, and mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.”
“Humidity also weakens the body’s ability to cool down through sweating, which may cause fatigue and dehydration. Additionally, the risk of food contamination rises as perishable items spoil faster in damp conditions, increasing cases of food poisoning and gastrointestinal issues, says
Dr RR Dutta.
Dr RR Dutta recommend, “Wearing breathable clothes, keeping skin dry, ensuring proper ventilation indoors, drinking clean water, and avoiding outside food. These small precautions can go a long way in safeguarding health during the rainy season.”
To stay safe and healthy during Monsoon 2025, it’s essential to take some simple yet effective precautions. Here are 5 practical tips to protect your eyes and your overall body health during the rainy season.
1. Practice Strict Hygiene to Prevent Infections
Why It Matters: Germs spread easily through contaminated water, wet clothes, and unwashed hands.
What to Do:
Wash your hands frequently, especially before touching your face or eyes.
Bathe daily with antibacterial soap to keep skin infections at bay.
Keep your nails trimmed and avoid walking barefoot on wet surfaces.
2. Protect Your Eyes from Rainwater and Dirt
Why It Matters: Rainwater can carry dust, chemicals, and microbes that irritate or infect your eyes.
What to Do:
Avoid rubbing your eyes, especially with dirty hands.
Use sunglasses or protective glasses when stepping out.
If rainwater enters your eyes, wash them immediately with clean, filtered water.
3. Eat Seasonal, Immune-Boosting Foods
Why It Matters: A strong immune system helps your body fight off infections more effectively.
What to Do:
Include Vitamin A and C-rich foods like citrus fruits, leafy greens, and carrots for eye health.
Avoid raw salads and street food to prevent digestive infections.
Drink warm fluids like herbal teas and soups to improve digestion and immunity.
4. Keep Your Surroundings Clean and Dry
Why It Matters: Damp environments promote the growth of fungi, mold, and mosquitoes.
What to Do:
Keep your home well-ventilated and dry.
Change wet clothes immediately after coming from outside.
Use natural mosquito repellents and regularly clean water tanks and containers.
5. Wear Clean and Breathable Clothes
Why It Matters: Prolonged dampness can lead to skin rashes, fungal infections, and body odor.
What to Do:
Opt for light, loose-fitting, cotton clothes that dry quickly.
Wash clothes frequently to avoid bacteria buildup.
Use antifungal powder on areas prone to sweating like underarms, feet, and groin.
Monsoon 2025 doesn’t have to be a season of illness. With the right hygiene practices, protective measures, and healthy habits, you can enjoy the rains while keeping your eyes and body safe. Prevention is always better than cure — and these simple tips can help you make the most of the season without compromising your health.
