DENGUE - HITS CAPITAL

NEW DELHI: - DENGUE

Capital contending with Dengue fever is rising in number. It is caused by viruses (DEN – 1, DEN – 2, DEN – 3, DEN - 4).

SYMPTOMS

Dengue fever symptoms appear within 5 to 6 days of being bitten by an infected mosquito and last for 1 to 2 weeks:

·        The Sudden onset of a high fever

·        Severe headaches

·        Severe joint and muscle pain

·        Nausea and vomiting

·        Rash appearing on arms or legs 3 to 4 days after fever begins

Precautions 

• ·      Observe cough pattern by covering mouth with a handkerchief or tissue paper
• ·        During high fever, don’t skip meals. Take fluid diet and glucose supplements for strength
• ·        Personal hygiene like washing hands frequently is mandatory

• ·        Prevent dehydration by taking liquids like juices, coconut water, ORS and water.
• ·        Try and avoid going out during sunset as it is when mosquitoes are most active.
• ·        Dress so your skin is covered with clothing
• ·        Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET to bare skin and clothing
• ·        Empty containers and drain standing water around your home where mosquitoes can lay eggs
• ·        Cover all water tanks, barrel and storage container with tightly fitted covers

• ·        Abnormal bleeding and very low blood pressure (shock) may occur in server cases.
• ·        Avoid Aspirin during fever.

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