Dengue – Quick Facts & Prevention

With Dengue cases rising, prevention of dengue has become more important as there is no vaccine or any specific treatment for Dengue. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the transmission of the Dengue virus through bites of infected female mosquitoes.

Symptoms:

• Fever & severe Headache
• Muscle & Joint Pain
• Skin Rashes
• Abdominal Pain
• Persistent Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Low Blood pressure

Prevention:

• Use mosquito repellent on exposed parts of the body
• Cover yourself with long sleeves clothes & pants
• Get rid of stagnant water keeping the surroundings clean & hygienic
• Spray insecticide in the corners of the room, under the bed & behind the curtains
• Increase water content for controlling the body temperature