Dengue fever is a debilitating

mosquito- borne disease caused by

any one of four closely related
dengue viruses. It is transmitted by
the bite of an Aedes mosquito
infected with a dengue virus. The
mosquito becomes infected when it
bites a person with dengue virus in
DENGUE CONTROL
their blood. PROGRAM
A dengue free Philippines

a. Dengue Fever Ensure healthy lives and

promote well-being for all at all
b. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever ages

! Dengue mosquito's resting spots are

usually spots that is dark and shaded
To reduce the burden of
dengue disease

places
! Dengue mosquito prefers living near
humans in urban, domesticated
1.) To reduce dengue
environments
!
morbidity by at least 25% by 2022
Dengue mosquitoes don’t fly 2.) To reduce dengue mortality by
far, they reach only 50-200 meters at least 50% by 2022
3.) To maintain Case Fatality Rate

! Only female dengue mosquitoes bite as

they needed the blood protein to lay
(CFR) to < 1% every year.

their eggs
! A vaccine to prevent dengue
(Dengvaxia®) is licensed and available in
some countries for people ages 9-45 years
old. The World Health Organization
recommends that the vaccine only be
given to persons with confirmed prior
dengue virus infection.
1. Apply insect repellent when you’re
outdoors. Always follow directions for
using repellents – especially on children
2. Clothing, such as long pants, long sleeve
shirts and socks, can help protect from
bites
3. Avoid activities in areas with lots of
mosquitoes, and going outdoors at dawn
and dusk when mosquitos are active.
4. Avoid dark-colored clothing
5. Be aware of diseases when traveling
6. Educating the community on the risks of
mosquito-borne diseases.
Eliminate standing water in buckets,
puddles, etc.
Dispose of solid waste properly and
removing artificial man-made habitats
that can hold water.
Covering, emptying and cleaning of
domestic water storage containers on a
weekly basis.
Clean gutters so water runs freely
Repair screens and jalousie windows to
keep mosquitoes out.

DENGUE KILLS,
7. Engaging with the community to improve
participation and mobilization for
sustained vector control.

KEEP YOUR Signs and Symptoms:

ENVIRONMENT
Sudden, high fever
Severe headaches
Pain behind the eyes

CLEAN Severe joint and muscle pain

Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Mild bleeding