Different areas of the Municipality are coordinating actions with provincial entities aimed at dengue prevention. The Undersecretariat of Health reported that there were five cases, imported from other provinces, and emphasized that Zoonosis is fundamental for addressing vector-borne diseases.
The Undersecretary of Health, Florencia Prieto, stated that the Prevention and Promotion area will begin detecting febrile or suspected cases in the areas, or at the residence where a suspected or confirmed case has been detected. In addition, they will add land clearing, removal of discarded items, and fumigations as appropriate.
“The dengue cases that occurred were few and all imported, not local. In any case, it is very important to screen for suspected cases, for the person not to self-medicate, and to consult a doctor,” she maintained. She added: “What we do for dengue is also useful later for Zika, Chikungunya, Leishmaniasis, Equine Encephalitis, etc.”
On the other hand, she specified that they are working with ovitraps to detect the appearance of Aedes larvae early and to determine the larval index, which allows for alerting when an area or region will have greater growth or development of the mosquito: “That is where we will attack with fumigation and cleaning efforts, which is why we need everyone's collaboration,” she stressed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Undersecretariat of Health reported important factors to keep in mind for the summer season regarding the care of residents and fumigations: removing discarded items, preventing water accumulation, and also avoiding exposure to mosquitoes by using, for example, appropriate clothing and repellent.
“When we carry out fumigations, we destroy other species found there, such as dragonflies, which feed on mosquito larvae; therefore, fumigation only kills the adult mosquito, not the larvae, which is why joint work among everyone is so important.”
Prieto also referred to the cleaning following the flood, recommending avoiding mixing products and taking all possible precautions if entering a home that has not been inhabited for a long time, keeping in mind that there may be short-circuited elements, among other issues.
The Undersecretary of Health, Florencia Prieto, stated that the Prevention and Promotion area will begin detecting febrile or suspected cases in the areas, or at the residence where a suspected or confirmed case has been detected. In addition, they will add land clearing, removal of discarded items, and fumigations as appropriate.
“The dengue cases that occurred were few and all imported, not local. In any case, it is very important to screen for suspected cases, for the person not to self-medicate, and to consult a doctor,” she maintained. She added: “What we do for dengue is also useful later for Zika, Chikungunya, Leishmaniasis, Equine Encephalitis, etc.”
On the other hand, she specified that they are working with ovitraps to detect the appearance of Aedes larvae early and to determine the larval index, which allows for alerting when an area or region will have greater growth or development of the mosquito: “That is where we will attack with fumigation and cleaning efforts, which is why we need everyone's collaboration,” she stressed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Undersecretariat of Health reported important factors to keep in mind for the summer season regarding the care of residents and fumigations: removing discarded items, preventing water accumulation, and also avoiding exposure to mosquitoes by using, for example, appropriate clothing and repellent.
“When we carry out fumigations, we destroy other species found there, such as dragonflies, which feed on mosquito larvae; therefore, fumigation only kills the adult mosquito, not the larvae, which is why joint work among everyone is so important.”
Prieto also referred to the cleaning following the flood, recommending avoiding mixing products and taking all possible precautions if entering a home that has not been inhabited for a long time, keeping in mind that there may be short-circuited elements, among other issues.