WHAT TO DO

4 SIMPLE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM DENGUE – DOH presented July 12, 2019

1. SEARCH AND DESTROY MOSQUITO TO BREEDING SITES

The rainy season has officially started and with it come the creeks filling up, puddles
farming everywhere, and it rain after water collecting in empty receptacles. While this
may seem like good news after experiencing a water shortage earlier this summer. This
also means that the excess accumulation of water can become breeding grounds for
mosquitoes.

These insects thrive in wet areas like uncovered water, which is why the rainy season
becomes the perfect time for mosquito. Borne disease like dengue to spread. Health
Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that a spike in the number of dengue cases is likely
to occur this year. Basing on DOH study that shows an increase in dengue cases every
three years.

The latest figures from the epidemiology, Bureau of the DOH show that from January to
June this year , more than 87,000 cases have already been reported of this total 2,256
occurred between June 2 to 8. The data records close to 400 deaths already with the
Region VI tallying the highest number of cases and deaths.

Without a doubt, dengue is a deadly disease and everyone should be vigilant, not just in
preventing it from spreading, but in watching out for its symptoms as well.

ANG DENGUE AY NAKAKAMATAY!

2. Alamin ang mga sintomas ng DENGUE

a. Lagnat
b. Pananakit sa gilid ng mata
c. Pananakit ng ulo
d. Rashes
e. Pananakit at pamamaga ng mga kasu-kasuan
f. Pagsusuka

Kumunsulta agad sa pinakamalapit na health facility kapag nilalagnat ng alinman sa mga

sintomas ng dengue.

Because of these dire circumstances, DOH is seeking to strengthen the call to prevent dengue
by disseminating and applying the 4S strategy for households. In fighting dengue, one needs
only to remember the 4s:

1. Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites

2. Secure self-protection
3. Seek early consultation
4. Support fogging and spraying to prevent an impending outbreak

A. SEARCH AND DESTROY MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES

Look for places where mosquitoes breed. These are usually places whose water
accumulates and become stagnant, such as old bottles, basins, trash bins or old tires.

Always empty them out, clean them up and keep them dry, clean parts of the house
where water may not drain thoroughly like gutters in the roof, gardens, bathrooms and
washing areas. Make sure they are clean and dry so that mosquitoes cannot lay eggs
and breed.

HANAPIN AT SIRAIN AND MGA LUGAR NA MAAARING PANGITLUGAN NG LAMOK.

B. SECURE SELF- PROTECTION

Doors and windows of your homes should have screens so that mosquitoes and other
insects can be kept out of the house. Use mosquito nets when sleeping and wear
clothes like pants and long sleeve shirts to prevent mosquito bites. If you are in a place
where mosquitoes are rampant, make sure to use repellant.

PANGALAGAAN ANG SARILI LABAN SA KAGAT NG LAMOK

1. Magpahid ng insect repellant.

2. Magsuot ng pantalon at mhga damit na may mahabang manggas lalo na kapay
mayroon ka ng dengue.
3. Gumamit ng kulambo upang hindi makagat ng lamok at maiwasang mahawaan ang
iba pang mga kasama sa bahay.
4. Maglagay ng screen sa mga pintuan at bintana

C. SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION

If you have a fever any of the signs and symptoms of dengue, consult a health
professional or got to the nearest health center as soon as possible. Keep yourself
hydrated and eat healthy food. Do not self-medicate.

MGA DAPAT GAWIN KAPAG NILAGNAT O NAKARAMDAM NG ALINMAN SA MGA

SINTOMAS NG DENGUE.

1. Agad na komunsulta sa pinakamalapit na health facility at sundin ang payo ng

doctor.
 2. Huwag basta uminom ng gamut nang walang pahintulot ng doctor lalo na kung may
ibang karamdaman.
3. Umiinom ng maraming tubig at kumain ng mga masustansyang pagkain.

D. SUPPORT FOGGING/SPRAYING TO PREVENT AN IMPENDING OUTBREAK

Be aware of possible mosquito breeding grounds in your community like creeks or

garbage piles in empty lots. These can harbor stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
Notify your barangay or town office who can carry out clearing or fogging operations to
keep the community get rid of mosquitoes.

Since dengue is transmitted through mosquito bites, the more you rid your surroundings
of mosquitoes and their breeding grounds, the safer you are from dengue. Simply
remember the 4s STRATEGY for the safety of your family as well as your community.