SAS Nagar, September 19:- The District Health Department advised district residents to not let water stagnate anywhere and to wear protective clothing to avoid mosquito biting.
      In a fresh advisory, acting Civil Surgeon Dr Renu Singh and Epidemiologist Dr Harmandeep Kaur said that adult mosquitoes “usually” rest indoors in dark areas, under beds or behind curtains. It is a day-biting mosquito and hence personal protection — long-sleeve shirts, pants/trousers, salwars and socks can be very efficient in preventing mosquito bites.
     People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or renal issues, pregnant women, the elderly and children should be protected from mosquito bites.  Notably, the Aedes species, which is the dengue vector, thrives in areas close to the human population and the mosquito lays its eggs in water-filled containers inside the house and surrounding areas. These could be any containers, from refrigerator trays to houseplants or flower vases or even a stray bottle cap or eggshells as the mosquito needs just about a teaspoon of water to lay its eggs.
      Health officials informed that the inspection and awareness campaign by the teams of the District Health Department for the prevention of Dengue fever has been going on continuously. They said health teams are regularly checking coolers, fridge trays, pots, empty tires, boxes and other containers etc.  The survey and awareness campaign in all the health blocks of the district is going on in full swing. For any information, the health department's helpline number 104 can be contacted.

Dengue Symptoms:- 
Sudden high fever.
Severe headaches.
Pain behind eyes.
Severe joint and muscle pain.
Skin rash
Fatigue
Nausea
vomiting

Do’s:- 
Remove water from coolers and other small containers at least once a week.
Keep overhead tanks covered.
Drain off water from the back tray of the refrigerator every week.
Use mosquito nets or mosquito repellents while sleeping during daytime.
Emptying and drying of water storage utensils on a weekly basis is important.
Keep surroundings clean and dry to prevent mosquito breeding.
Dispose of plastic, coconut shells and empty tins and cans.
Spray insecticides on outdoor containers and water puddles in and around your home.

Don'ts:-
Do not wear clothes that expose your arms and legs.
Children should not be allowed to play in shorts and half sleeved clothes.
Do not allow water to stagnate in bird feeding pots.
Do not leave toilet pots uncovered while going out of station.
Do not use vessels below flowerpots during these months as water stagnates in them if left unchanged.
Do not give steroids or antibiotics to dengue patients.
Avoid platelet transfusion unless there is an active bleed or the platelet count is less than 10,000.