NEEDLE OF DEATH

Dengue was first observed in the late 1950`s when dengue epidemic was spread among
Philippines and Thailand. Today, dengue has been observed among most Asia and Latin American
countries and has been one of the leading causes of health problems in these countries.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease and is transmitted by female mosquitoes especially by

the species Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus, these two is a day biting mosquito.

Dengue is a big threat to the health of every person, and no one is excused to this. At least, we
can avoid dengue by observing and following the 4s; Search and destroy, Self-protection measures, Seek
early consultation, and Say yes to fogging when there is an impeding outbreak.

Search and destroy. Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars, bottles, and other items that
can collect and hold water. Cover water drums and ails. And replace water in flower vases once a week.

Self-protection measures. Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and use mosquito repellant
every day.

Seek early consultation. If ever a person observed symptoms of dengue, that person should
consult medical assistance to the hospital immediately.

Say yes to fogging when there is an impending outbreak. Allow the authority to conduct fogging
when they know that dengue cases are already dominant in the community.

Mosquito can be infected with dengue by biting a sick person with a dengue virus in their body. If
an infected mosquito bites someone else, it can pass the virus within 8 and 12 days. A person become in
poor health within 3 and 14 days after being bite by an infected mosquito.

Dengue initiate illnesses that ranges from mild fever to severe and can even become fatal
condition. For some person, especially for children, may have not symptoms. Nevertheless, adults and
older children have the highest probability of getting sick.

The symptoms of dengue fever are; sudden onset of fever, intense headache, muscle and joint
pain, lost of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, a metallic taste in the mouth, flushed skin on
the face and neck, fine red skin rash as fever subsides, rash on arms and legs, severe itching, peeling of
the skin and hair loss, minor bleeding and heavy menstrua periods, and extreme fatigue.

Some cases can become severe dengue or the dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock
syndrome, that can be observed both in adults and children. This complication can lead to collapse and
can even lead to death.

Since there are still no cure for dengue, the community are obliged to take actions to prevent
dengue. Everyone knows how dengue been a big problem to the community since long time ago. The
only prevention now is to eradicate all mosquitoes that are carrying the virus that causes the dengue.
 TASTE OF MYSTIC FLUID

A monkey is far different from man. They don’t have the same physical attributes, and they don’t
also have the same lifestyle. But do you know what a monkey and a man have the same? Both monkey
and man need water. They need it to survive.

Water is one of the most important substance on this planet. For us to survive, we must have
water, even animals need it too. This planet would be lifeless without the presence of water.

Drinking water is very beneficial to our body, it helps maintain the balance of body fluids, water
can help control calories, water helps your kidneys, and water helps maintain normal bowel function.

Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. Body fluids are responsible for the
digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and it helps in the
maintenance of body temperature. Thus, water absorption for the body is very important. Many aspects
of the brain can be also impaired if mild dehydration is experienced based on a study.

Water can help control calories. Drinking a lot of water is one of the strategies of some people
who are in diet. Food with high water content tends to look larger, thus, it requires more chewing and it
Is absorbed by the body slowly which helps a person feel full.

Water helps your kidneys. The transportation f waste product is done by the help of the body
fluids in and out of the cell. If the body gets enough water, urine will flow freely, free of odor and light in
color, consequently, if the body does not get enough water for the body, it increases the urine
concentration, odor and color.

Water helps maintain normal bowel function. Drinking enough water also prevent constipation
and it also keep things flowing along the gastrointestinal tract.

Drinking water has a lot of beneficial side for the body, it can improve our health. But we must
not only confine ourselves in just drinking water, we must also have physical activities to keep our body
healthy. Drinking enough water is okay for the body, but drinking too much can ruin our body, know how
to manage your water intake.
PROVINCIA DE ILOCOS: THE KALEIDOSCOPE OF HISTORY AND NATURE
 BEHOLD THE TECHNOLOGICAL AGE

OR BACK TO TRADITIONAL

Technology has been an integral part of today`s generation. This society has been vividly
changed because of the evolution of technology. Life was full of boredom before technology begin to
influence our daily lives. Do we still consider beholding this technological age or we are going to back to
traditional ones?

The Department of Education have implemented the banning of cellphones during class hours.
They say that students will be distracted in doing their school works. Others say that using cellphones in
schools would lead to cyberbullying.