According to the monitoring of the dengue situation in Valledupar, during Epidemiological Week 23 (June 4 to 10, 2023) there was an increase in the notification of cases by health institutions.
In Sivigila notifications, 347 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year. Of these, there have been 6 serious cases and one death due to the disease.
Although the city is not currently in a dengue outbreak, the Local Health Secretariat has intensified and strengthened prevention, comprehensive care, surveillance and control actions for this event.
This is how the Managing Entities of Health Benefit Plans-EAPB have been instructed to intensify informative and educational actions on dengue with users, in order to improve adherence to the management protocol for good diagnosis and care in the cases. low and high complexity levels.
Additionally, citizens are called to be alert to the probable symptoms of dengue such as fever, headache (in the back of the eyes), pain in the muscles and/or joints or skin outbreak. In these cases you should consult your IPS.
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Eliminate containers that are not used and can accumulate water or guarantee their storage in closed places.
•Properly dispose of trash accumulated in patios and outdoor areas; clean gardens and vacant lots.
•Wash and brush tanks every eight days to eliminate mosquito eggs from the walls.
•Frequently change the water in the animal drinkers and dry the bike dishes.
•Plant plants in soil and avoid putting them only in water.
•Tightly cover containers with stored water.
•When symptoms occur, DO NOT self-medicate. You should drink plenty of fluids and go to health institutions to receive medical attention in a timely manner.
•If, in addition to the aforementioned symptoms, you experience one or more of the following reactions: vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding from the mucous membranes (mouth or nose), irritability or drowsiness, you should receive urgent medical attention.
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2024-05-02 08:21:49
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