Holi 2023: Amid Flu Season, 5 Dos And Donts For Playing With Colours
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Happy Holi: The Festival of colours, Holi, is being celebrated throughout the nation today. Holi festivities bring colours to ones life and break the monotonous routine. However, this time due to increasing H3N2 cases, it becomes necessary to take necessary precautions. Viruses can spread from person to person during the festival and it's important to take precautions.
Further, Gulaal or colours used during the festival can contain harmful chemicals that can cause skin rashes, allergies, or irritation. Hence, it is important to take necessary precautions to make sure your childs skin is safe from such problems. Dr Shalini Joshi, Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, mentions dos and donts to keep in mind this festival of colours.
Here are 5 dos and don'ts for kids and elderly while celebrating Holi, keeping COVID and flu in mind:
Do's:
1. If you are planning to play with full flare, apply thick Vaseline petroleum jelly or oil all over the body to protect the skin from harsh colours.
2. Children's and elderly people's skin is very delicate so it would be advised to use natural, skin-friendly colors made from flower petals or other natural sources, instead of chemical-based colours that can cause skin allergies.
3. Wear goggles or glasses which will protect your eyes as well as make you look stylish while playing Holi.
4. Play Holi in open areas with proper ventilation and avoid crowded places.
5. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and fluids.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:23 am