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| Dengue is spread by the aedes moosquito. |
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has warned of an upsurge in dengue fever in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand as well as in South America, and has called on the public to help prevent its spread in Hong Kong by preventing mosquitos from thriving.
CHP said 19 dengue fever cases
have been reported so far this year, all of them arriving from abroad, compared
with 26 for the whole of last year.
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The latest cases were two arrivals from Thailand, recorded during
the week ending yesterday (July 20).
“Members of the public, while travelling abroad, should stay
vigilant and carry out effective mosquito prevention and control measures,” it
said. Detailed information on the latest DF situation in Hong Kong, as well as
neighboring and overseas countries and areas, has been uploaded to the CHP's
website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/df_imported_cases_and_overseas_figures_eng.pdf).
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"Apart from
general measures, travellers returning from areas affected by DF should apply
insect repellent for 14 days upon arrival in Hong Kong. If feeling unwell, seek
medical advice promptly and provide travel details to the doctor," a
spokesman for the CHP said.
Dengue can spread when female Aedes mosquitos bite infected
persons and then bite others.
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CHP issued the following tips on mosquito control:
- Thoroughly check all gully traps, roof gutters, surface channels and drains to prevent blockage;
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- Scrub and clean drains and surface channels with an alkaline detergent compound at least once a week to remove any deposited mosquito eggs;
- Properly dispose of refuse, such as soft drink cans, empty bottles and boxes, in covered litter containers;
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- Completely change the water of flowers and plants at least once a week. The use of saucers should be avoided if possible;
- Level irregular ground surfaces before the rainy season;
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- Avoid staying in shrubby areas; and
- Take personal protective measures such as wearing light-colored long-sleeved clothes and trousers and apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing or uncovered areas of the body when doing outdoor activities.
- Call 1823 in case of mosquito problems.
- Visit the following pages for more information: the DF page of the CHP and the Travel Health Service, the latest Travel Health News, tips for using insect repellents, and the CHP Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
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