A possible increase in infectious diseases with regard to rapidly intensifies monsoon, which has led to Ernacula medical offices to increase control measures.
They reinforce against the diseases transmitted by the vector, including dengue and leptospirosis, which showed an increase from 1 May. Two people succumbed to the dengue fever in the last four weeks.
The district recorded a total of more than 750 suspicious and confirmed cases of dengue fever from 1 May. Among those who succumbed to this disease are a 72 -year -old woman from Rayamangalam and a 46 -year -old woman from Thuravoor. According to official estimates, more than 3,900 fever cases have been reported in the last week.
According to the medical authorities, there was a vector in houses. It was found that the trays of refrigerators, covered pots and stagnant water taken in plastic leaves are primary sources in breeding inner vector.
Dr. Ashadevi, a district medical officer, said the stagnation of rainwater should be prevented from home to check the breeding of the vector. She added that the resource reduction activities should be carried out at local level with the cooperation of local authorities. Water stored for household purposes should be covered and stored.
The health department has recommended people to protect themselves from mosquito bite using insect repellent substances and protective clothing. Those who participate in milk breeding and cleaning of milk and cleaning internal should necessarily use protective rubber and gloves. They may consider the use of prophylaxis doxycycline to prevent infection of leptospirosis.
Counseling said that both children and adults should ensure that they clean their hands and feet with soap if they waded into rainwater. Children should be prevented from playing in stagnant rain pools. Drinking water should be properly cooked to prevent possible transmission of hepatitis A.
Published – 29. May 2025 9:07
