BEWARE OF CHOLERA With cholera cases on the rise in South Africa, people are urged not to drink water from unsafe sources. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium ???????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????. Symptoms include acute watery diarrhoea, severe dehydration, nausea and vomiting. While cholera can be fatal if left untreated, it can easily be treated with an oral rehydration solution. If you have diarrhoea, especially severe diarrhoea, seek treatment right away. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency that requires immediate care. You can also protect yourself in the following ways:
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???? Drink only safe water, such as bottled or previously boiled water.
???? Don’t add ice to drinks, unless you’ve made the ice yourself using safe water.
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Talk to your pharmacist or nursing practitioner* for trusted advice. We’re here for you! ????