BOKO: Conjunctivitis is becoming a serious concern in Kamrup district. Kamrup District Joint Director of Health Service Dr Mohitosha Banerjee said on Wednesday that it is not a matter of fear, but precautions must be taken and if anyone is infected, he or she should stay in isolation at home. Also, take advice from eye specialists after being infected and maintaining hygiene will help to recover faster.
“I have received information about the spread of the infection in the Kamrup district and I advise all health centres of the district to take necessary action if any patient has come for check-ups,” added Dr Banerjee. Eye flu or viral conjunctivitis is an infection that affects the eyes. This eye problem arises from a virus and can make eyes red, itchy, and watery.
Meanwhile, many students students, teachers, faculties and office staff are reported to be infected by the eye flu. However, the SD&Mo of Boko BPHC, Dr Mantu Kumar Das denied this. “There are no cases yet registered in the Boko Block Primary Health Centre as yet.” “On the other hand, under the Boko BPHC, there are no eye specialists in the area. We have faced many problems due to scarcity of doctors for a very long time,” he added.
Pradip Barman, Headmaster of the Boko High School, said that many students were infected in the school from various classes. “So I advise all students and staff that if anyone is infected with eye flu, he or she should stay at home and consult a doctor and take medicine,” said headmaster Barman.
Swadhin Boro, Head teacher of the Bhogdabari Lower Primary School, also said that he noticed that some students and staff were also suffering from the infection. He requested students and staff to stay at home and consult an eye specialist if they are infected with eye flu.
On the other hand, a parent of a class X student of Boko Don Bosco Higher Secondary School said that many students from Class X and other classes were infected. “Even my son got infected and it transmitted to me. I have come to know that many other parents were also infected by their children,” the parent said. The parent also said that the principal of the school circulated a notice through Whatsapp that students infected with eye flu should stay at home.
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