measures to eliminate the spread of dengue fever

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