SMK Dato Mahmud Paduka Raja 2
What is dengue?
Dengue is an illness caused by a virus
that is spread through mosquito bites. Symptomsinclude
fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, and pain in the eyes, joints, and
muscles. After you are bitten by an infected mosquito, symptoms can take up to
2 weeks to develop but usually end in a week. In severe cases, symptoms may
include intense stomach pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from the nose or
gums, and death.
Who is at risk?
Travelers who go to tropical and subtropical regions are
at risk of getting dengue. These areas include parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Western Pacific Islands, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The mosquito that carries the dengue virus can
bite during the day and night, both indoors and outdoors and often lives around
buildings in urban areas. Dengue is not usually seen at altitudes above 6,500
feet (2,000 meters).
What can travelers do to prevent dengue?
There is currently no vaccine or
medicine to prevent dengue. Travelers can protect themselves by preventing
mosquito bites.
Prevent mosquito bites:
·
Cover exposed skin by wearing
long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
·
Use an appropriate insect repellent as
directed.
·
Higher percentages of active ingredient
provide longer protection. Use products with the following active ingredients:
o Picaridin (also
known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin products containing picaridin include
Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, and Autan [outside the US])
o Oil of
lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD (Products
containing OLE include Repel and Off! Botanicals)
o IR3535 (Products
containing IR3535 include Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition and SkinSmart)
·
Always follow product directions and
reapply as directed:
o If you
are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
o Follow
package directions when applying repellent on children. Avoid applying repellent to their
hands, eyes, and mouth.
·
Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear
(such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). You can buy pre-treated clothing and
gear or treat them yourself:
o Treated
clothing remains protective after multiple washings. See the product
information to find out how long the protection will last.
o If
treating items yourself, follow the product instructions carefully.
o Do not use
permethrin directly on skin.
·
Stay and sleep in screened or air
conditioned rooms.
·
Use a bed net if the area where you are
sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.
If you
are bitten by mosquitoes:
·
Avoid scratching mosquito bites.
·
Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine
lotion to reduce itching.
If you feel sick and think you
may have dengue:
Talk to your doctor or nurse if you feel seriously ill, especially if
you have a fever.
Tell them about your travel.
For more information about medical care abroad, see Getting Health Care
Abroad and a list of International Joint Commission-accredited facilities.
Use acetaminophen. Do not take pain relievers that contain aspirin and
ibuprofen (Advil), it may lead to a greater tendency to bleed.
Avoid spreading the disease by preventing more mosquito bites.
be aware everyone
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