Notice on Strengthening the Prevention of Dengue Fever

2014-10-07 918

Recently, the Municipal Party Committee and Government have called on citizens to actively cooperate in mosquito eradication, water removal, and prevention of dengue fever. Let us be vigilant, take action, and prevent diseases and obstacles.

Dengue fever poses a great threat. Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus) biting humans and transmitting dengue virus. The main symptoms include sudden high fever, severe headache, eye socket pain, joint and muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, rash, and in severe cases, bleeding, shock, and even death.

There is a risk of the spread of the epidemic. Dengue fever is prevalent from July to November every year. This year, dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in many parts of our province, with some surrounding areas experiencing outbreaks. Recently, there have been outbreaks in Pengjiang District and Jianghai District of our city, with the risk of spreading and spreading.

Effective prevention and control rely on everyone. The key to preventing dengue fever lies in mobilizing the entire population, clearing mosquito breeding grounds, and preventing and killing mosquitoes. Mainly achieve:

1. Flip over the container and remove any accumulated water. Take measures to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in homes, and each household should implement the practice of turning over pots and cans, clearing small containers of accumulated water, and preventing mosquito breeding; Aquatic plants, such as Dracaena sanderiana and Evergreen, should wash their tanks and change water every 3-5 days to clean their roots or cultivate them with soil.

2. Strengthen protection to prevent mosquito bites. Take personal protective measures, install screen doors and windows, light mosquito coils, hang mosquito nets, and spray medication. Wearing long sleeved clothes outdoors, not present; Spotted Mosquito” Staying in dark places such as tree shade, grass, and pavilions during frequent sightings.

3. Be vigilant and seek medical attention promptly. Citizens should pay close attention. If they have symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, etc. recently, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner, receive early treatment, isolate themselves, and prevent the spread of the disease.