With the onset of monsoon, there is a marked increase in Hepatitis A cases among children. The heavy rains may bring relief from heat, but they also create perfect conditions for the spread of waterborne infections. Stagnant water, poor sanitation, and consumption of contaminated street food are among the main culprits behind the seasonal surge. Hence, parents need to be extra careful and not overlook early symptoms like fever, tiredness, or yellowing of the eyes and skin.

Experts have warned that contamination of floodwater with sewage is of concern now in low-lying areas. Boiling, use of accredited filters, or chlorine tablets is highly recommended, especially in situations of homes using borewells or neighborhood water tankers. 

Authorities cite schools as possible virus hotbeds due to shared drinking bottles, water faucets, as well as group meals. Doctors suggest schools watch out for water sources, promote hand cleanliness, and restrict outside school gate monsoon street stalls selling. The popularity of road food near schools and marketplaces increases with rain. But most of such eatables lack points of clean water for hand washing as well as utensil washing, thereby significantly raising infection potential. Municipal authorities have been requested to check and regulate street food stalls during the monsoon.