August
Many of us loose our physical strength because heat wave continues everyday. Even in some places in Hokkaido, it’ nearly 40℃ and seems like all of Japan is hot springs.
Everyone pay attention about heatstroke because they report about it everyday, beside that infectious disease in summer are increasing. Most common is infectious gastroenteritis, in addition, case of erythema infectiosum, swimming pool fever, herpangina, and hand,foot, and mouth disease are on the rise. They’re so called summer flu and are increasing in summer, also COVID-19 is appears too. It’s the season for special events and summer festival, there for group infections are on the rise. To avoid infection, mask on is effective but it’s too hot, so at least washing hands often is necessary.
Playing outside is not recommended positively but light exercises and moderate sweating is good for health.
Taking enough water supply is an important matter, if possible try to take it from fruits and vegetables, too. Also it’s not easy to get good sleep now, take a short nap makes a good effect.
There’re shortage of antibiotics and cough medicine all Japan. I know many of you wonder why does it happen in this convenience world, it’s very complicated because of the matters about an international dispute, trade problems, shortage of raw materials and manpower.
It’s possible drug prices determined by government influences company production capacity. In this situation, it’s necessary the need for future-looking politics.
However, we need medical supplies right now. We are doing our best now but if it continues for long, medical system collapse might come, need reform the medical system soon.
Well, have a excellent summer holiday with overcoming this intense heat.
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