Florence is about to pummel North and South Carolina. Right behind, Isaac and Helene are brewing. In the Pacific, Olivia is heading to Hawaii, with Paul just behind. Asia is facing Barijat and Mangkhut. Welcome to hurricane season, 2018! Areas facing storms are preparing to weather high winds, heavy rain, and flooding. However, as with all hurricanes of this magnitude, the dangers to life and limb are not limited to the duration of the actual storm- the weeks that follow bring a whole new set of dangerous conditions. Today's post will explore the dangers that involve infectious disease and the overall access to medical care.
