SUMMARY The epidemic case of dengue was alarming says by World Health Organization.

The increasing rate of Dengue is one of the top 3 leading causes of death in Asia. It estimates that 20 million cases occur each year and 500,000 hospitalization was required that was reported by United Nation Health Agency. In the Philippines, the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever was recognized during the 1980 s and reaches 15 % in fatality rates. Dengue is known as break-bone fever and sudden overtaking by a spirit in Swahili. Dengue caused by a virus that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected aedes aegypti mosquito. The signs and symptoms are sudden high fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. The fever starts in 3-5 days but complete recovery can take as long as a month. The Best lines of defence are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Clean up the backyard. Empty containers with stagnant water. Check your surroundings for stagnant water. Close your doors and windows. Spray insecticides regularly. Wear pants, pajamas, long sleeves and socks. Apply insect-repellants or use mosquito nets. Kill those mosquitoes. Involve the whole community. Spread the word.

REACTION Dengue Fever is caused by a virus. The article is alarming due to the fact that is one of the 3 leading cause of death in Asia. In the Media, the top regions in the Philippines are metro manila, region 1 and region IX. The increasing rate was said to be awakening to DOH to improve their strategy on how to deal with Dengue Fever. The early detection and treatment of cases should be done properly in order not prolonged the client in the hospital. I agree to the article that the prevention should start at home and personal hygiene. If the client experiences sudden fever it should immediately consult the physician and not just taken for granted. Client should have good compliance like no dark color foods for right assessment and avoid altered results. The health department of the Philippines have done its best efforts and ways to reduce a dengue outbreak that happens yearly, through spreading awareness among those who are most vulnerable to this disease and the slum or scatters areas in the Philippines, where this originated from

and how to control the mosquito carrying dengue disease from laying eggs and multiplying the dengue disease it carries within the archipelago. In Davao City, Paquibato District was greatly affected because of the increased rate of Dengue Fever. I agree to the article that the best line of defense should be done appropriately in order to prevent dengue fever. The community is a big part of the policy and the 4o clock habit that was DOH promoted. Now a day s people should be aware, get involve and participate to stop spread the virus. Prevention is better than cure.

RECOMMENDATION

For the improvement of the patient condition, members of the health care team should guide the patient as well as the family . It is our duty to help the patient cope up with the disease that he is facing. As a student we would recommend to the patient and his family to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Follow the doctors order Have a healthy lifestyle by taking an appropriate diet to recommend by physician Inform health care member for any adverse effect of drugs taken. Have follow up check up as per advised by the doctor. Clean the environment. Use mosquito nets if necessary. Apply the 4 o clock habit by cleaning the canals. Take flu vaccine.