Dengue fever is the talk of the town as it is the fast spreading disease India. Tamilnadu had been widely affected by this disease which is caused by Dengue virus. There were many causalities to this dengue fever in Tamilnadu. Children are more easily affected by dengue fever which is caused due to Aedes type of mosquitoes. This type of mosquito is very active daytime as well as in the night time. Children and old people who have less immune power are easily affected by this dengue fever.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
The symptoms of Dengue includes:
• Sudden rise in high fever which may reach to 104 - 105 degrees
• headache
• muscle and joint pains
• skin rash similar to measles
• Flushed skin
How to protect from Dengue Fever
• Use mosquito repellants to protect from mosquito bites.
• Keep your surroundings neat and clean. Try to clear any stagnant water in and around your house.
• Wire mesh all the windows to minimize the entry of mosquitoes.
• Water tanks and sumps should be properly cleaned and closed tightly.
• Wear full hand shirts that cover your hands fully and prevents mosquito bite.
• Eat healthy and balanced diet containing lots of vegetables and fruits to increase your immunity.
Some of the specific foods to improve immunity are:
• Oranges
• Pomegranates
• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Green leafy veggies
• Guavas
• Dates
• Dry fruits
• Milk
• Eggs
Herbal medicines to cure Dengue fever
Take Papaya leaf Juice, Tulsi, Herbal syrup made of kakamachi, basil leaves etc. at regular intervals.
Drink plenty of water. You should take at least 10 to 12 glasses per day.
How to check for Dengue Fever
Take ELISA test to check for dengue fever. This is the only test which can give you correct results to detect dengue fever.
Spread the above message to your friends and relatives and create awareness about Dengue fever.
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