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Apr 16, 2024 · Dengue Prevention and Control Program. BACKGROUND. Dengue is the fastest spreading vector-borne disease in the world endemic in 100 countries·. Dengue virus has four serotypes (DENV1, DENV2, DENV3 and DENV4) First infection with one of the four serotypes usually is non-severe or asymptomatic, while second infection with one of other serotypes ...
Apr 27, 2024 · The Department of Health (DOH) today reminded the public to follow the 4S strategy against dengue as cases have been noted to start rising. “The rains have come and it only takes about two weeks for mosquitoes to breed and fully mature into dengue-causing mosquitoes, hence it is time to implement the 4S strategy in our households,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said.
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Apr 27, 2024 · Another concern that makes some people uneasy is the effects of the vaccine on the different types of dengue virus. There are four in circulation (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4), and the vaccine does not respond in the same way to all of them. “There is an unknown here,” acknowledges virologist Adrián Díaz, a researcher at Argentina ...
May 5, 2024 · Filipino health officials have reported elevated dengue fever activity nationwide, with 51,622 dengue fever cases recorded Jan. 1- June 18. This caseload compares to 32,610 cases reported over a similar period in 2021. Central Luzon is the most affected (6,641 cases), followed by Central Visayas (6,361 cases) and Zamboanga Peninsula (4,767 cases).
Oct 2, 2023 · Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death. If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4–10 days after infection and last for 2–7 days. Symptoms may include: high fever (40°C/104°F) severe headache. pain behind the eyes.
Apr 17, 2024 · DOH RECORDS LOWER DENGUE CASES FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2022. The Department of Health (DOH) reports recent increases in dengue cases observed starting the end of March 2022. Based on data gathered by the Epidemiology Bureau (EB), a six percent (6%) decrease has been recorded – from 27,010 last year, down to 25,268 this year for the said period ...
2 days ago · Event. Health authorities have reported elevated dengue fever activity nationwide in the Philippines, with more than 17,130 cases reported Jan. 1-Feb. 18. This is 2 times higher than the 8,491 cases reported over a similar period in 2022. The National Capital Region (2,609 cases) is the most affected region, followed by Central Luzon (2,024 ...
