Dengue Fever Prevention and Control Tips: Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health

2024-05-04 10:59:02

Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Beware of dengue fever during school term. It’s the start of the rainy season. That’s why we’re asking for cooperation from the public and educational institutions to help manage the environment. Eliminate breeding areas for Aedes mosquito larvae around communities, educational institutions and around homes. Keeping things tidy and protecting yourself from mosquito bites

Today (May 3, 2024) Dr Jurai Wongsawat, highly qualified medical doctor Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that dengue fever is a public health problem in many countries around the world, including Thailand, where outbreaks occur every year during the rainy season. Dengue situation Since the start of the year, 26,511 patients have been discovered (information as of May 1, 2024), i.e. 1.6 times more than last year at the same period. Most of the patients are children aged 5 to 14, numbering 7,782. cases (one hundred and 29 each) and 29 deaths were noted, most in the age group 65 and over (0.41 percent) and by mid-May next year. This is the time when students begin the school term. By the dengue situation in Thailand Most of the patients are schoolchildren. and results of the study of the breeding areas of Aedes mosquitoes. It is most often found in schools and Dharma halls. That is why we are now asking all educational institutions to urgently examine and destroy the breeding grounds of larvae every week. To reduce the risk of epidemic At the start of the school year, students will be safe from dengue fever.

The Department of Disease Control would like to remind people to apply mosquito repellent to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Especially dengue patients Prevent the spread of dengue from patients to the community. Because dengue patients, if bitten by an Aedes mosquito, can transmit dengue fever. (After the incubation period in mosquitoes) can be administered to others. Applying mosquito repellent to dengue patients This will help break the cycle. and reduce the spread of dengue

In addition, the population is asked to contribute to the study and elimination of Aedes mosquito breeding areas. By eliminating Aedes mosquito larvae to cover the area of ​​7 areas, namely 1. Sheds (houses/buildings) 2. Schools/educational institutions 3. Hospitals 4. Dharma halls (temples/mosques/churches) 5. Hotels/resorts. 6. Factories and 7. Government Agencies/Private Organizations This place hosts a gathering of people. It is considered a place at risk of a dengue epidemic.

Dr. Jurai I added this If people suspect symptoms of dengue, like high fever Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, blood spots on the body. You should not buy medicines to take them yourself. A safe antipyretic is paracetamol. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and aspirin should be avoided, as well as combination drugs which can cause serious complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and treatment difficulties. If you are taking fever-reducing medications or wiping. If the fever does not subside within 1 to 2 days, you should seek medical attention immediately. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, dial 1422.

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Information from: Division of Insect-Borne Diseases/Office of Hazard Communication, Department of Disease Control

May 3, 2024

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