What are “Hurricane Diseases?” 🌀#hurricane #hurricanemilton #askdoctorhansen

Hurricanes can lead to various health risks and diseases due to environmental changes, infrastructure damage, and disruption of normal services. Here are some diseases and health conditions often associated with hurricanes:

Waterborne diseases:
Cholera
Typhoid fever
Hepatitis A
Leptospirosis
Giardiasis

Vector-borne diseases:
Dengue fever
Zika virus
West Nile virus
Malaria (in certain regions)

Respiratory illnesses:
Mold-related respiratory infections
Exacerbation of asthma and allergies

Skin infections:
Cellulitis
Wound infections
Fungal infections
Gastrointestinal illnesses:
Norovirus
E. coli infections
Salmonella