2 min read Last Updated : Aug 20 2024 | 5:44 PM IST World Mosquito Day is observed around the world on August 20 every year. This day serves as a reminder of how important it is to protect our communities and ourselves from diseases that could kill us and are spread by mosquitoes …
The monsoon always brings with it some or other health crisis. Each year sees a surge of infectious diseases that wreak havoc on our communities, often with devastating consequences. However, the fate of our nation’s well-being need not be dictated by the whims of nature—through concerted efforts and collective community action, we can stem the …
Health officials have been preoccupied about the spread of dengue fever at the Olympics. Here’s some advice to limit exposure and avoid infection. ADVERTISEMENT The 2024 Olympics Games officially kicked off in France’s capital, Paris, on Friday, drawing millions of athletes, spectators, and tourists from around the world. The influx of visitors to this large-scale, …
With the steep rise in mosquito borne diseases during monsoon season like dengue, it becomes imperative for safeguarding ourselves and our surroundings. We can use few natural, safe and cost-effective measures to curb mosquito borne diseases as recommended by Dr Akanksha Saxena, General Physician, Consultant, Practo: Use mosquito repellents containing picaridin and DEET Apply thick …
Dengue virus can negatively affect your brain and nervous system causing severe complications. It all starts with the dengue virus entering your bloodstream and spreading throughout the body. Subscribe to Notifications Dengue is a vector borne disease that occurs when an individual gets bitten by an infectious mosquito, especially the Aedes aegypti mosquito. These female …
A 23-year-old resident from Bengaluru’s Viveknagar has passed away from suspected dengue fever, marking the third fatality from the disease in the city, according to the Deccan Herald. BBMP Special Commissioner for Health, Suralkar Vikas Kishor, confirmed on Thursday that the individual succumbed to the illness two days ago, and an official audit will now …
7 Safety Tips To Prevent Dengue During Monsoon Image: Unsplash 11 July 2024 Every year, a sharp rise in dengue cases is observed during monsoon. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection which spreads quickly Image: Unsplash The risk of dengue increases during monsoon as water collected at different spots becomes the breeding ground for …
Bengaluru: A youngster and a senior citizen succumbed to suspected dengue on Friday, becoming the first likely victims of mosquito-borne illness in the tech capital. Over the last three weeks, dengue cases in Bengaluru have breached the 1,000-mark — which is a two-fold increase when compared to the corresponding period last year. The youngster has …
Dengue fever is a viral disease impacting public health in India, especially during monsoon. Here are 5 strategies to prevent the risk and stay safe from this severe infection. Subscribe to Notifications As the monsoon season approaches, the risk of dengue fever significantly increases, especially in the tropical and subtropical regions. The dengue virus, primarily …
Dengue cases peak between July and November. Dengue fever is widespread in the tropical regions of the globe. Dengue is a vector-borne disease, which occurs due to the bite of an Aedes mosquito. It is widespread in the tropical regions of the globe. This disease is mostly on the rise during the rainy season in …