Thursday, 10 November 2022 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The number of the patients affected by the vector borne disease, dengue in the State are continuing to increase. The state health department reported 18 new cases of the disease on Wednesday which increased the tally of the vector borne disease to 2101 in the State. The department reported eight patients from Dehradun, four from Udham Singh Nagar and three each from Haridwar and Nainital on the day.
It is generally believed that the cases of dengue reduce sharply with the onset of winters as its virus becomes ineffective at low temperatures. However, contrary to this belief the cases of dengue continue to be reported, especially from the plain districts of the state.
The district vector borne diseases officer of Dehradun, Subhash Joshi said that the condition of all the patients in the district is stable and they are recovering from the disease. He said that Aedes mosquitoes – the vector of dengue- are capable of laying their eggs in one spoonful of water so the pots, vases, water bottles and coolers should be decanted. He claimed that the health department with the help of Asha workers has undertaken source reduction activity on a large scale in the city.
Dengue is a viral infection spread by the mosquito Aedes Aezypti popularly known as Tiger Mosquito. The symptoms of the disease are persistent high fever, rashes, headache and pain in the joints.
Ways to prevent Dengue
1) Don’t allow water to collect in and near houses.
2) Regularly decant fridges, coolers, pots or cans.
3) Spread kerosene or other oils on small water bodies which are effective to destroy the larvae of Aedes mosquito.
4) Inform district health authorities for fogging to kill mosquitoes.
5) Aedes strikes during day time and flies near ground level so wear full sleeved clothes at work places.
6) Immediately seek medical advice when someone develops fever.
