How to Prevent Dengue Fever: Tips to Stay Safe Amid Rising Cases in Jakarta – Liputan6.com

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DBD) are increasing in several areas. Tamansari Regional Hospital, Jakarta, is currently treating five dengue fever patients as of February 28 2024. Then, five dengue fever patients were referred but have not been able to be treated at the hospital.

“Yesterday (Tuesday, February 27 2024) in one day there were five cases of dengue fever planned for referral from the puskesmas but they could not be helped to receive treatment because our hospital’s treatment room was full,” said Head of Medical Nursing Services Section at Tamansari Hospital, Jakarta, Ngabila Salama.

Considering that the trend of dengue fever cases continues, Ngabila reminded the public to take precautions to avoid dengue fever.

There are at least five things you can do to prevent getting dengue fever:

1. Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) and 3M plus as well as the 1 house 1 jumantik cadre movement.

“Drain, cover and reuse used materials by checking at least once a week every Friday. Then, always keep the house clean and tidy,” said Ngabila in a written message.

You can also keep mosquito repellent plants such as lemongrass, lavender and keep larvae-eating fish such as bettas.

2. Clean and healthy living behavior

Don’t have hanging clothes that could become a source of mosquito nests.

3. Pay attention to the active hours of mosquitoes that cause dengue fever

Mosquito Aedes aegypty The cause of dengue fever is active at 8-10 am and 16-18, so it would be better to spray mosquitoes or use anti-mosquito lotion.

2024-02-29 13:00:23
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