Health Officials Urge Vigilance Against Illness During St. Patrick’s Festivities
Residents and visitors are to be mindful of sickness and disease during the highly anticipated St. Patrick’s season.
Medical officer at the casualty department, Dr Faqueeda Watson Jones, director of primary health care, Dr Dorothea Hazel Blake, and Family nurse practitioner, Sister Nadine Duberry, appeared on the Talking Health radio programme with health promotion coordinator Penny Maloney to discuss health tips for the St. patrick’s season.
The three medical professionals described the common sicknesses that could become more prevalent, as well as diseases that could be brought into the island.
Sister Nadine Duberry, Dr. Faqueeda Watson-Jones, and Dr. Dorothea Hazel Blake, respectively.
They also discussed ways to reduce the spread of sickness and keep oneself safe during the season.
Sister Nadine Duberry, and Dr. Faqueeda Watson-Jones.
Dr. Dorothea Hazel-Blake expanded on the benefits of clean air on health, advising people to open their windows, especially when members of the household are sick.
Dr. Dorothea Hazel-Blake.