• Dengue is a viral fever, which is caused after bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.
• Aedes breeds in clean water collection in and around houses
• Aedes mosquito bites during the day time.
• Aedes mosquito favours hiding indoors.
• Dengue fever is a self limiting disease with recovery in 5 – 7 days.
• All Dengue fevers do not result in death, only patients with bleeding or haemorrhages are serious and need admission in hospitals.

SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE FEVER

• High grade fever
• Rash on body
• Severe body aches & headache.
• Pain behind eyes.
• Nausea and vomiting
• Bleeding
• Report to nearest Government Hospital, if there is any such symptom.

PREVENTION OF DENGUE FEVER

• Empty water coolers once a week.
• Don’t let water collect in tyres, waste utensils, pots etc.
• Avoid water collection on rooftops.
• Tightly cover the overhead water tanks.
• Sprinkle burnt oil on water collections.
• Use mosquito nets and mosquito repellents.
• Wear clothes that cover the body to avoid mosquito bites.
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Avoid use of Asprin & Ibuprofen.