Rainy season is here and it is also the time when people love to enjoy roadside food with friends and family. It is also the time when several seasonal infections are on rise and people are at risk of catching serious infections like Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E. As there is a high likelihood of water contamination during this season, especially in water in supply lines and storage tanks, an upsurge in liver illnesses is usually observed. It is important to exercise caution when eating outside, cooking food and consuming raw vegetables or fruits. (Also read: Beware of these common monsoon diseases; expert tips on how to prevent them)