November - Dengue fever peak

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The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Nhat - Infectious Diseases Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

1. November - Dengue fever warning increased

November every year is the "peak season" of dengue fever. But from September to November is considered the "hot" period of dengue fever, because the cold weather and heavy rain create a favorable environment for the mosquito that transmits the disease to multiply and develop.
This year, Vietnam has to both "fight" with the Covid-19 pandemic and be ready to deal with annual and seasonal diseases such as dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease,... Therefore, the Proactive prevention on the part of the people is a very necessary job for themselves, their families and the community.

Dịch sốt xuất huyết lan truyền nhanh tại các khu vực đông người
Dịch sốt xuất huyết lan truyền nhanh tại các khu vực đông người

2. Effective prevention of dengue fever

In order to control the situation, it is necessary to have the participation of the health sector, the active and active participation of local authorities, mass organizations and especially the people in the prevention of dengue fever.
Some effective dengue prevention measures include:
Kill larva larva in the following ways: Cover all water containers to prevent mosquitoes from entering and laying eggs. Carry out larval/larvae control measures weekly by placing fish in a large container of water; wash small and medium-sized water containers, turn non-water containers upside down; change the water of flower vases/cotton vases; Put salt or oil or larvicidal chemicals in the water bowl. Every week, remove waste materials, natural water holes that do not allow mosquitoes to lay eggs such as bottles, jars, bottle fragments, coconut shells, broken jars, old tires / tires, bamboo holes, leaf sheaths... mosquito nets, wear long clothes, apply mosquito repellent. Spraying insecticides Actively coordinate with the health sector in spraying chemicals to prevent and control mosquitoes. Clean the place to stay Clean Clean the house, clean up the garbage around the living area to help the living environment fresh and cool.

Ngăn chặn dịch sốt xuất huyết bằng cách phun thuốc diệt muỗi theo quy định của Bộ Y tế
Ngăn chặn dịch sốt xuất huyết bằng cách phun thuốc diệt muỗi theo quy định của Bộ Y tế
In addition, if you suspect that you have signs of dengue fever, you should immediately go to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment, dengue fever can cause life-threatening complications, so absolutely do not self-treatment at home.
Dengue fever has very recognizable signs, after being infected, the patient will have a high fever continuously for 2 to 7 days, signs of hemorrhage will start from the third day with petechiae or bleeding. bleeding gums, gastrointestinal bleeding, multi-organ failure, blood clotting disorders... Patients with mild dengue fever will recover after 7 days. Severe or mild disease is caused by the body's immune response to pathogens.

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