PUKSAIN ANG KITI-KITI, S U G PU I N A NG DE N G U E

What is Dengue? A disease caused by dengue virus transmitted by an infected female Aedes mosquito. Aedes Mosquito a female mosquito bites during daytime breeds in clear, unpolluted stagnant water rests in dark places What are the signs and symptoms of Dengue? high continuous fever that last for 2-7 days skin flushing (skin reddening) loss of appetite nausea/vomiting hemorrhagic manifestation (bleeding of nose and gums) How to prevent and control Dengue (at home, in school and in the community) Change water from flower vases once a week Put your trash in a garbage can Report to barangay official or an elder any vacant lot with possible breeding sites of dengue carrier mosquito Cooperate in Cleanliness Campaign in your community Be an anti-dengue advocate. Disseminate information on dengue Remove accumulated water from dish container/drainer and refrigerator Clean and scrub the inside and outside surfaces of water containers Ask an elder to clean house and school gutters Cover all drums, pails and other water containers Search and destroy breeding places of dengue-causing mosquitoes Self protection measures such as wearing of long-sleeve shirts and long pants and using using mosquito repellant Seek early consultation when early signs such as fever and rashes set in Say no to indiscriminate fogging except for outbreak

Misconceptions about Dengue Myth: Once you had Dengue, you will not acquire the disease anymore. Fact: You can have Dengue four times because there are four types of Dengue virus. Myth: Dengue can be transmitted through coughing, touching, or getting near a dengue-infected person. Fact: The only way you can acquire the disease is through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. Myth: Burning of trash or dried leaves is a way of preventing dengue. Fact: Burning of trash or dried leaves is not recommended to prevent dengue because it does not kill mosquitoes. Myth: Fogging will just drive away mosquitoes. Fact: Fogging not only drives away mosquitoes, it will kill mosquitoes if done properly. What to do (when one has signs and symptoms of Dengue) drink plenty of fluids if fever persists for two days, consult a doctor immediately sponging and take paracetamol do not take aspirin as it may lead to bleeding and/or gastric irritation. ToDOH Laban sa Dengue Campaign : ToDOH Arangkada Para sa Kalusugan