Tamil Nadu takes preventive measures against dengue

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Tamil Nadu Director of Health Services Kulandaiswamy today visited Kirungakottai village, where suspected dengue fever claimed two lives including that of 15-year old girl and crippled more than 100 persons, official source said here. Those affected persons have been shifted to Madurai Government Hospital and Singampunari Priminary Health Centre for treatment, the sources said.

Due to recent rains, there had been stagnation of water in many places leading to laying of eggs by mosquitoes. More than 40 health department workers were engaged in works related to checking of mosquitoes using fogging machines in the village. Officials were also holding mosquito menace awarness campaign. District Collector Rajaraman was camping in Singampunari to supervise health related programmes.

Here are a few simple and practical tips to keep dengue at bay:

Tip # 1: Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are known to bite humans during the day and their most common breeding grounds are man made containers with stagnant water. Therefore, it is advisable to not have any stagnant water around your home. Remember to clean out empty flower pots and not to over water potted plants. If the container that contains water cannot be emptied, remember to cover it well when not in use.

Tip # 2:Since your mother is already ill with dengue, try to not let mosquitoes bite her or others in the house. This will only lead to the

Tip # 3:Turn over empty pails and buckets, so that they do not collect excess water.

Tip # 4:Use mosquito repellents regularly. Apply it well on all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night. Read more about Dengue prevention — 10 tips to stay safe from the disease

With inputs from PTI

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Tamil Nadu takes preventive measures against dengue