Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

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Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: wazza » April 10, 2009, 5:38 pm

We all know what Sonkran is and what happens.

A basic rule of thumb, that should be observed is as follows:

The water that is going to be splashed over you and your family is most likely going to be contaminated with various bacteria , as we all know.

Those who do have small knicks and cuts , just be aware of this as Staph A infections are very common.

If you do have knicks, cuts, abrasions, etc, make sure u clean then well, and any signs of redness, itchy, swelling, or small abcess's etc Jump on it ASAP, Fucidin Cream ( Antibiotic )

If its not fixed within 24 hours and getting larger etc , consider oral antibiotics - Flucloxacillin
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Re: Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: papaguido » April 10, 2009, 6:21 pm

Also, avoid getting water in your ears. I developed a really bad ear infection (both ears) during a songkran festival a few years back.

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Re: Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: trubrit » April 10, 2009, 6:42 pm

The problems I have at this time are associated with the Talcum powder they use. They tend to smear it on your face then douse you in water. This leads to it running in your eyes and causing red eye and soreness.Because of this I won't allow them to put it anywhere near my face. :cry:
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Re: Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: wazza » April 10, 2009, 6:43 pm

Yep Ottis Media,

Amoxicillin is still ok for this as well as Paracetamol for pain relief.

next step if its still "gluey" Augmentin
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Re: Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: merchant seaman » April 11, 2009, 4:13 pm

Best bet if you are worried about catching something nasty stay at home
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Re: Basic Heath tip for Sonkran Festival

PostAuthor: westerby » April 11, 2009, 5:04 pm

The car accident rate always seems to rise during the Songkran holiday, it might be an idea to drive more defensively than usual.
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