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TM Roi Et joins Muang Roi Et School community Campaign to prevent and control Dengue Fever, Siam Rath

Recently, at 8:00 a.m. at Soi 4, Ronnachai Chanyut Road. Roi Et Municipality, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Roi Et District, Hot Et Province, Dr. Wattanapong Chitsongsawat Deputy Mayor of Roi Et presided over, along with Mr. Wiwat Thanapas, member of Roi Et Municipal Council, Mr. Chatchai Nuanpen, Director of the Division of Public Health and Environment, and Mr. Sornram Namwong, a public health practitioner. Campaigning for Dengue Fever Prevention and Control Project fiscal year 2021 By the operation of Mrs. Sudjai Duangtang, Community Chairperson and Volunteer.

Activities include Cleaning houses that breed mosquito larvae that carry dengue fever. Spraying chemicals to kill dengue-carrying mosquitoes
of the community of hundreds of households

Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus. There are four types of virus, the first infection is usually mild. But if infected a second time by a different strain from the first Symptoms are often severe to the point of bleeding or shock or death. The disease is most common in children under 15 years of age. Dengue fever is transmitted from person to person, with Aedes aegypti being the main vector. The female mosquito bites and sucks the blood of a patient carrying the dengue virus. The infection will incubate and multiply in mosquitoes and can be transmitted to people who have been bitten by it. Aedes mosquitoes are mosquitoes that live in the house and around the house. usually bite at lunch time Breeding sources are clear water that is trapped in various water storage containers such as water bowls, flower vases, cup holders, plates, bowls, cans, pots, pots, car tires, etc.

In general, dengue fever is more common in the rainy season because Aedes mosquitoes are more propagating during the rainy season. But in large cities such as Bangkok, the disease may occur throughout the year.

Treatment Since there is no specific antiviral drug available for dengue virus. Symptomatic treatment is therefore the most important. by giving paracetamol during high fever Do not give aspirin. If nausea and vomiting occur, give anti-nausea medication and drink a small but frequent dose of mineral water or fruit juice, closely monitored. in order to prevent shock Most of the shock phase coincides with the declining phase of the fever. Parents should be aware of the symptoms before the shock is that there may be abdominal pain. less urine Feeling restless or lethargic Cold hands and feet with a decrease in fever, faint, faint easily. If this is the case, you need to be taken to the hospital immediately.

Preventing mosquito bites By sleeping in mosquito nets even during the day to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in the house. Including the area around the house should change the water in the water tank every 7 days, such as vases. Get rid of broken containers that hold water, such as old tires, pots for feeding fish larvae in the lotus basin or other water sources. Cover the jar or other container. To completely cover or put chemical sand. Remove the larvae in the container that holds the water for use. Add salt or vinegar to the pantry stand. Once a week, add 1% abate sand to the water blister, and the water storage container at a ratio of 10 g per 100 liters of water should be refilled. Every 2-3 months, water containing abate sand is safe to drink.