
NIN Web Desk : (Dr.subhrojyoti chattopadhyay); To prevent the recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome please take the following measuresWater Safety Measures:
1. Ensure that the water you drink is safe.
2. Filter water before drinking, boil it for at least twenty minutes, and let it cool before consumption.
Food Safety Guidelines:
1. Wash vegetables and fruits carefully.
2. Consume freshly cooked, clean home-made food. Avoid eating street food or exposed, unhygienic food items whenever possible.
3. Ensure poultry and meat are completely cooked before consumption.
4. Avoid eating undercooked or raw food, especially eggs and chicken (non-vegetarian food).
5. Maintain personal hygiene.
6. Avoid sharing utensils or food during an outbreak.
7. Keep raw and cooked food separate.
8. Disinfect kitchen surfaces and utensils after handling raw meat.

Hand Washing Practices :
1. Wash your hands with soap and water before eating and after using the toilet.
2. Always wash your hands with soap before handling food.
If you experience any of the following symptoms along with Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cold, or Cough, and kindly visit the nearest healthcare centre immediately:
1. Sudden weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, along with difficulty moving the muscles.
2. Rapidly increasing weakness in hands and legs.
3. Recent onset of numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles sensation in the hands or feet.
4. Reduced movement in the muscles of the knees or arms.
5. Loss of balance or impaired coordination while walking.
6. Difficulty in speaking, swallowing, or breathing.