Dengue
fever is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus is injected
into humans by the bite of an infective mosquito carrying the Dengue fever
virus.
In
Saint Lucia Dengue fever is spread by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. This
mosquito has black and white strips on the body and breeds in any
container containing clear water, e.g. coconut shells, old tires, drums,
flower vases, etc.
What
are the signs and symptoms of Dengue fever?
How
to manage Dengue fever:
Fever
Intense headache
Eye pains
Joint and muscle pains
If you have those signs contact the nearest Health
Center or Doctor.
Rest
Drink plenty of fluids, e.g. juice, water and coconut
water
Sponge with slightly warm water
Use treatment as directed
Is
Dengue fever preventable?
Identification
and development of Aedes Aegyti Mosquito
Yes.
You can prevent Dengue fever by controlling the mosquito (Aedes Aegypti)
population.
The
female adult mosquito lays its eggs just above the water line on the side
of the container. When the eggs get into the water, they hatch into larvae
or wigglers. The larva moves quickly around and after a few days
develops into a pupa. The pupa is not active like the larva. The pupa
develops into an adult after about tow days.
JOIN
THE FIGHT
Declare
War on the Mosquito Today!
How
to get rid of the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito?
Use soil instead of water in the flower vase.
Cover water drums with fine mesh or cloth.
Do not throw containers in open spaces or in your
yard. Use appropriate garbage disposal facilities or bury these
containers.
Puncture tins before throwing away.
Keep roof-gutter clear for free flow of water.
Check flower vase containing water every two days for
wrigglers.
Puncture old tires in such a way so that they cannot
hold water.
For more information contact the Environmental Health
Officer in your area or the Department of Environmental Health of the Ministry
of Health.
In
Saint Lucia Dengue fever is spread by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. This
mosquito has black and white strips on the body and breeds in any
container containing clear water, e.g. coconut shells, old tires, drums,
flower vases, etc.
Yes.
You can prevent Dengue fever by controlling the mosquito (Aedes Aegypti)
population.