measures to eliminate the spread of dengue fever
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Presenter:
Therisha Rose-Lawrence
To inform persons of measures to
eliminate the spread of dengue
fever.
What is Dengue Fever?
Preventative Measures to protect ourselves
and eliminate the breeding sites of Aedes
mosquitoes?
What to do if think you have Dengue Fever?
In Jamaica, up to the week ending October 27,
2012, there were 2,448 reported suspected
dengue cases of which 404 were confirmed,
and 1 death.
Dr. Marion Bullock Ducasse, Director of Emergency Disaster
Management and Special Services
An acute viral mosquito-borne infection
found in tropical and sub-tropical
regions. It is spread through the Aedes
aegyptimosquito when the female bites
an infected person and then bites other
people.
Wear clothes that covers the body
Apply mosquito repellant
containing deet.
Preventative Measures to Protect
Ourselves
Use mosquito net Use mosquito screens
Old tires
Improper disposal of
garbage
Pale and wheel barrow with rain water Potted plants
Fogging communitiesPublic awareness
Sudden, persistent very high fever
Severe headache with pain behind the
eyes
Rash on chest and arms
Nausea and vomiting
Severe Muscle and joint pain
Symptoms usually last from two to seven
day
Currently, there is no specific treatment for
dengue but early detection and access to
proper medical care lowers fatality rates
below 1%(WHO).
Visit your doctor in order to have the
diagnosis confirmed and a report made
to the Ministry of Health.
Acetaminophen or regular pain
killers can be used to help with
the pain
If you are diagnosed with dengue,
AVOID aspirin as aspirin can lead to
bleeding and thins the blood.
Drink lots of fluids and rest.
The Gleaner Jamaica, “Health Ministry
Issues Dengue Prevention Tips”
Published: Saturday September 8, 2012
World Health Organization, “Dengue”
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factshe
ets/fs117/en/. Accessed September 11,
2012