Dengue fever prevention

(Baonghean) - Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus. It is transmitted from person to person through the Aedes mosquito, which acts as an intermediate host. The disease can cause large outbreaks and has a relatively high mortality rate. To date, there is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever and no specific treatment. The main and most effective preventive measure is mosquito control, eliminating mosquito larvae/pupae, and preventing mosquito bites. To actively protect yourself, your family, and those around you, the Ministry of Health recommends that people implement the following preventive measures:

1. Cover all water containers tightly to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.

2. Weekly, implement measures to eliminate mosquito larvae by releasing fish into large water containers; washing and cleaning medium and small water containers, turning over empty containers; changing the water in flower vases; adding salt or oil to the water in bowls placed under cupboard legs.

3. Weekly remove waste materials and natural water pockets where mosquitoes can lay eggs, such as bottles, broken glass, broken pottery, old tires, bamboo hollows, leaf sheaths, etc.

4. Sleep under a mosquito net and wear long clothing to protect against mosquito bites, even during the day.

5. Actively cooperate with the government and the health sector in chemical spraying campaigns to prevent and control epidemics.

6. If you have a fever, go immediately to a medical facility for examination and treatment advice. Do not self-treat at home.

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