Do not underestimate dengue fever.
In 2024, the number of dengue fever cases decreased significantly compared to previous years. However, this does not mean that people can be complacent about this disease.
The situation is complex.
Since the beginning of the year, with complex weather patterns and outbreaks of disease...dengue feverThe outbreak has spread to many provinces and cities across the country. In Hai Phong city, as of November 1st, there have been 19,812 cases, a 23.5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023.
During the same period, Thua Thien Hue province recorded 1,552 dengue fever cases, a 4.5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023. In Hanoi, dengue fever decreased by 80.4% compared to the same period in 2023, but still recorded 5,065 cases. Ho Chi Minh City has also recorded more than 11,000 cases since the beginning of the year, many of which were severe due to delayed hospitalization...
Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers it one of the top ten threats to public health. The WHO also identifies Vietnam as one of the countries most severely affected by dengue fever.
Previously, dengue fever outbreaks in Vietnam peaked once every 10 years. However, this has now changed. In just four years (2019-2022), Vietnam recorded two major dengue fever outbreaks with a total of over 661,000 cases, including thousands of severe cases. Currently, the disease is becoming increasingly serious because it no longer occurs in cycles but has become an endemic disease every year. Dengue fever poses a significant challenge to prevention and treatment efforts.
In Nghe An, dengue fever is also an endemic disease every year. In 2024, the number of dengue cases decreased significantly compared to previous years, with a total of 214 cases, including 108 local cases and 106 imported cases.
The distribution of locally transmitted cases is as follows: Dien Chau district has 56 cases, Quynh Luu district has 21 cases, Hoang Mai town has 11 cases, Vinh city has 3 cases, Con Cuong district has 10 cases, Thanh Chuong district has 2 cases, Hung Nguyen district has 2 cases, Nghia Dan district has 1 case, Yen Thanh district has 1 case, and Anh Son district has 1 case.
According to Dr. Chu Trong Trang, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Nghe An province: Nghe An province has been doing a good job in disease prevention and control.pandemicIn general, and dengue fever in particular. However, we cannot be complacent. The weather patterns remain very complex, which is also a favorable factor for the Aedes mosquito – the main vector of the disease – to thrive.
We need to proactively prevent and control the disease.
Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus. It is transmitted from person to person by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The disease typically appears and causes outbreaks during the rainy season, particularly in densely populated areas with poor sanitation.
Everyone can get sick. When experiencing unusual health symptoms or signs of illness, people should seek medical attention for timely diagnosis and treatment; they should not attempt self-treatment at home.
Dengue fever can be completely cured without leaving any sequelae if treated correctly according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Currently, the Ministry of Health has approved a dengue fever vaccine, which is considered a solution that contributes to completing the current dengue fever prevention strategy.
Vaccines offer a relatively high level of protection and are a proactive, specific preventive measure for the majority of people. Research results show that the dengue fever vaccine is safe and can be used for children.
To prevent disease outbreaks, in addition to vaccination, people need to proactively implement measures to avoid mosquito bites: when sleeping, people should sleep under mosquito nets, treat nets with chemicals; spray mosquito repellent and burn mosquito coils indoors. Furthermore, houses should be kept clean, bushes around the house should be cleared, waste should be collected, and drains should be cleared; mosquito larvae should be eliminated in household water containers, and unused water containers should be turned over; regular general cleaning and cleaning of stagnant water ponds and puddles are also necessary.
Everyone needs to remember: No mosquitoes, no dengue fever. Eliminating mosquitoes not only removes the vector that transmits the disease from sick people to healthy people, but also eliminates the pathogen, as mosquitoes are capable of transmitting the dengue virus to future generations.
Dr. Chu Trong Trang stated: Local authorities need to organize campaigns to eliminate mosquito larvae and pupae, and activities to remove discarded items that collect water, with the message "dedicate 10 minutes each week to eliminating mosquito larvae/pupae" in households; and ensure good ventilation in living and working spaces.
If warning signs appear such as right lower abdominal pain; persistent or frequent vomiting throughout the day; unusual bleeding: nosebleeds, bleeding gums, subcutaneous bleeding (bruising, red spots), blood in the urine; extreme fatigue, restlessness, or unusual discomfort; cold hands and feet, rapid pulse, sweating - signs that may indicate shock; little or no urination for several hours… the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately to avoid serious complications.
