The Department of Health has recently devised their new D.E.N.G.U.E. strategy. Instead of confining patients in a hospital facility, parents and caregivers can practice the D.E.N.G.U.E. strategy. D.E.N.G.U.E. stands for:
D - daily monitoring of patient’s status,
E - encourage intake of oral fluids like oresol, water, juices, etc,
N – note any dengue warning signs like persistent vomiting and bleeding,
G – give paracetamol for fever and NOT aspirin, because aspirin induces bleeding,
U – use mosquito nets and
E – early consultation is advised for any warning signs,
This new strategy aims to educate the public on home treatment of mild dengue cases which comprise a greater part of the number of patients with dengue. This is to also help decongest hospitals by giving an assurance that not all dengue cases require hospital confinement but can be managed at home using the said strategy.
Read more at the DOH website.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Dengue News: Death toll from dengue rises to 501
MANILA, Philippines – Climate change could be one of the reasons behind the alarming rise in the number of dengue cases in the country, which has so far killed over 500 people, a health official said Saturday.
Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) National Epidemiology Center, said mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus now have more areas to breed.
He said rapid urbanization and overpopulation also contribute to the outbreak in several areas around the country.
Tayag explained that mosquitoes breed either in stagnant water or inside containers where people store water.
The insects also thrive in flood waters.
The DOH has recorded 69,594 dengue cases across the country from January to August 28 this year.
It is the largest number of dengue cases in a single year, the DOH said.
Tayag told radio dzMM that 501 people, mostly children, have died from the illness. In 2009, there were 369 deaths.
Most of the dengue cases were recorded in Western Visayas, Southern Luzon, Central and Eastern Mindanao, and Metro Manila.
Tayag said dengue cases are rising in Metro Manila while the provinces are seeing a decrease.
He said DOH tests detected 3 different dengue strains that are now causing havoc in affected areas. ABS-CBN News
Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) National Epidemiology Center, said mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus now have more areas to breed.
He said rapid urbanization and overpopulation also contribute to the outbreak in several areas around the country.
Tayag explained that mosquitoes breed either in stagnant water or inside containers where people store water.
The insects also thrive in flood waters.
The DOH has recorded 69,594 dengue cases across the country from January to August 28 this year.
It is the largest number of dengue cases in a single year, the DOH said.
Tayag told radio dzMM that 501 people, mostly children, have died from the illness. In 2009, there were 369 deaths.
Most of the dengue cases were recorded in Western Visayas, Southern Luzon, Central and Eastern Mindanao, and Metro Manila.
Tayag said dengue cases are rising in Metro Manila while the provinces are seeing a decrease.
He said DOH tests detected 3 different dengue strains that are now causing havoc in affected areas. ABS-CBN News
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