For emergency, call:
Para sa emergency, tumawag sa:

• Helpline 122

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue is an illness caused by a virus (genus flavivirus). You can acquire it from female mosquitoes, known as Aedes aegypti. This type of mosquito usually hides in the dark areas of the house and lays eggs in well-lit, clean, and stagnant water (like the ones in a flower vase, bottle, drum, tin can, wheel, and collected rainwater).

SYMPTOMS:

• Experiencing high fever
• Sore eyes
• Body pain
• Intense headache
• Stomachache and vomiting
• Appearance of rashes
• Nosebleed

Symptoms of dengue commonly start within 2 weeks of getting bitten by a mosquito with dengue virus. Symptoms would usually last 2-7 days.

5S TO PREVENT DENGUE:

• Search and destroy

Search and eliminate possible mosquito nests. Always clean your surroundings.

• Seek early consultation

Consult the nearest health center or hospital especially if experiencing symptoms of dengue

• Self protection measures

Wear long-sleeved clothes, long socks, and pants especially if in a place with a lot of mosquitoes or with a dengue outbreak. Use mosquito repellent lotion during morning and afternoon.

• Support fogging/spraying to prevent further outbreaks

Support community initiatives when there is a threat of outbreak.

• Sustain hydration

Drink at least 2 liters of water a day, especially if you have fever.

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Mga Payo Kontra Dengue

Batay sa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ang dengue ay isang sakit dulot ng virus (genus flavivirus). Mula ito sa kagat ng babaeng lamok na Aedes aegypti. Ang lamok na ito ay kadalasang naglalagi sa madidilim na bahagi ng bahay, at nagingitlog sa malinaw, malinis, at hindi dumadaloy na tubig (tulad ng makikita sa flower vase, bote, drum, basyong lata, gulong, at naipong tubig-ulan).

MGA SINTOMAS:

• Pagkakaroon ng mataas na lagnat
• Pananakit ng mata
• Pananakit ng katawan
• Matinding pananakit ng ulo
• Pananakit ng tiyan at pagsusuka
• Pagkakaroon ng pantal-pantal o rashes sa balat
• Pagdurugo ng ilong

Ang mga sintomas ng dengue ay karaniwang nagsisimula sa loob ng 2 linggo pagkatapos makagat ng lamok na may dengue virus. Ang sintomas ay karaniwang tumatagal ng 2-7 araw.

MGA 5S KONTRA DENGUE:

• Search and destroy

Suyurin at alisin ang mga pinamumugaran ng mga lamok na pwedeng pangitlogan ng mga ito. Palaging linisin ang kapaligiran.

• Seek early consultation

Sumangguni sa pinakamalapit na Health Center o Ospital lalo na kapag may sintomas ng Dengue

• Self protection measures

Ugaliing magsuot ng long sleeves, mahahabang medyas, at pantalon lalo na kapag nasa lugar na maraming lamok o may outbreak ng dengue. Gumamit ng mosquito repellent lotion sa umaga at hapon.

• Support fogging/spraying to prevent further outbreaks

Sumuporta sa mga programa sa inyong komunidad kapag may banta ng outbreak.

• Sustain hydration

Uminom ng hindi bababa sa dalawang (2) litro ng tubig kada araw, lalo na kung may lagnat.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT — CITY EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
qcsurveillance@quezoncity.gov.ph
8703-2759, 09622747107, 8988-4242 loc 1607

REFERENCES:
QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
QC HELPLINE 122