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Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever

by Valentine Hazelman -
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From January 1 to February 6, 2020, the Ministry of Health has so far recorded 335 cases of dengue fever with one death resulting from Dengue Fever.

Prevention:

  • Prevent mosquitoes from breeding;
  • Eliminate all breeding sites, prevent water-logging in surroundings;
  • Remove all sources of stagnant water accumulation (pots, open containers, discarded tyres, jars, etc.);
  • Keep storage tanks covered;
  • Wear full sleeved clothes to avoid exposure to mosquitoes;
  • Use a mosquito net while sleeping, even at day time;
  • Use mosquito repellents during the day and night.

Symptoms:

  • Rashes;
  • Sudden onset of high fever;
  • Pain behind the eyes;
  • Stomach pain;
  • Vomiting;
  • Diarrhoea;
  • Headaches;
  • Muscle and join pain.

UniClinic Opening Hours:

  • Nasinu: Mondays to Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm.
  • Natabua: Mondays to Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm.

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