Rio das Ostras Issues Urgent Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya Warning as Rainy season Approaches
RIO DAS OSTRAS, BRAZIL – the Rio das Ostras Health Department is issuing a critical public health alert, urging residents to proactively combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito and prevent the spread of dengue, zika, and chikungunya. The warning comes as the city anticipates heightened risk due to increased rainfall,fluctuating temperatures,and the approaching summer season – conditions ideal for mosquito breeding.
Health Surveillance teams within the department are already mobilizing to intensify preventative measures, focusing on public health promotion, arbovirus control, and strengthening community engagement in ongoing surveillance efforts against the Aedes aegypti. This yearS campaign, themed “Don’t give dengue, zika and chikungunya a chance,” emphasizes the crucial role every resident plays in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.
“Eliminating these breeding sites doesn’t require notable time or effort,but it’s absolutely vital to protecting our community,” stated a spokesperson for the Rio das Ostras Health Department. “We are asking everyone to participate actively in this effort.”
Simple Steps to Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
the Health Department has outlined a series of practical and readily achievable steps residents can take to reduce mosquito populations around their homes and properties:
- Water Storage: ensure all water tanks are securely covered.
- Waste Management: Keep trash bins tightly sealed.
- Plant Care: place sand in plant dishes to prevent water accumulation and install protective screens on windows and mosquito nets over beds.
- Yard Maintenance: Properly collect and dispose of all yard waste.
- Drainage: Regularly clean gutters to remove standing water.
- Pools: Cover swimming pools when not in use.
- Drains: Cover infrequently used drains with plastic and disinfect with bleach twice weekly.
- Pet Water: reduce the number of drinking water sources available for pets (dogs, cats, and birds).
These preventative actions, officials emphasize, represent a collective commitment to safeguarding public health in Rio das ostras. The Health Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.
About Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya: These viral diseases are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from mild fever and rash to severe joint pain, headache, and in certain specific cases, life-threatening complications. Early detection and preventative measures are key to controlling outbreaks.
