The Ha Tinh Health Sector warned that the dengue epidemic could be complicated and occur earlier than in previous years. Therefore, localities need to proactively take timely prevention and control measures.
Health workers monitor the density of larvae in households.
Although it has just entered the beginning of June, in Ha Tinh, 6 cases of dengue fever have been detected, including 22 domestic cases and 17 imported cases. Although the cases appear sporadically, no outbreaks have been formed, but if the authorities at all levels and people are subjective, neglectful, do not take drastic action, and synchronously deploy measures to prevent and control the epidemic, it is very easy to happen. outbreaks are large and difficult to control.
Doctor Tran Huy Nghia - Director of Cam Xuyen District Health Center said: "Since the beginning of the year, there have been 6 cases of dengue fever in Cam Xuyen district. When detecting cases, the unit quickly cooperates with health stations and local government committees of facilities to promptly intervene, localize, monitor and implement drastic measures to suppress the epidemic, so that the disease does not occur. spread and form an outbreak”.
It is known that besides Cam Xuyen, other localities also detected cases such as: Ky Anh district 6 cases, Thach Ha 5 cases, Loc Ha 2 cases, Huong Khe 1 case, Ha Tinh city 1 case, Can Loc 1 case.
People still have the habit of leaving unnecessary water containers, creating a breeding and growing environment for mosquitoes.
According to the provincial Center for Disease Control, this year, the weather is forecasted to be hot and rainy, creating favorable conditions for mosquitoes to grow, leading to the risk of spreading dengue fever. It is possible that the situation of dengue fever epidemic in some localities in the province will have complicated and unpredictable developments and occur earlier than previous years if no proactive and timely prevention measures are taken.
Master Nguyen Chi Thanh - Director of the Provincial Center for Disease Control said: “Dengue fever is a dangerous infectious disease that can spread quickly if not controlled. The disease has some initial symptoms such as high fever, fatigue, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle pain, often accompanied by sore throat, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain and diarrhea.
The route of transmission of the disease is mainly through blood-borne mosquitoes, so if the disease is not detected and treated promptly, the epidemic tends to increase. The danger is that up to now, there is no vaccine and no specific treatment for the disease.
Provincial Center for Disease Control monitors disease vectors in Ky Nam commune (Ky Anh town).
According to recommendations from the health sector, in order to effectively prevent and control the dengue epidemic, in addition to the efforts of the health sector, it requires the cooperation of all departments and agencies, especially the awareness of each individual. people.
Proactive prevention and control of the epidemic, especially the eradication of disease vectors, is still an important strategy in the prevention of dengue fever today. In particular, the motto "no mosquitoes, no larvae, no mosquitoes, no dengue fever" must be implemented.
The Provincial Center for Disease Control worked with Ky Anh Town Medical Center on the implementation of dengue fever prevention and control.
Because there is no vaccine for dengue fever, the best way to avoid the disease is for people to actively clean their houses and gardens; overturning unnecessary water containers; kill larvae, kill mosquitoes; sleep under nets, wear long-sleeved clothes to prevent mosquito bites...
For patients with symptoms of fever, cough, headache, body aches, etc., they need to go to medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment, do not self-medicate; If not treated promptly and properly, it can cause dangerous complications, even death.
Master Nguyen Chi Thanh - Director of the Provincial Center for Disease Control
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