We heard a lot of hype about the Aedes mosquito and the spread of dengue, but how honestly, how bad can it be?
Here’s what can happen to you if you get bitten by the Aedes mosquito:
- Fever
- Rash
- Severe Headache
- Pain behind the eyes
- Muscle and joint pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Can progress to haemorrhagic fever where blood vessels may leak causing bleeding from the nose, gums, mouth and also bruising, which can lead to shock and in some cases, death.
If you have any of these symptoms, please go and see a doctor before the symptoms get worse.
The best bet you can take with dengue is prevention. Here are some tips to prevent the breeding of the Aedes mosquito:
EMERGENCY TIP
The Aedes mosquito can breed in water of as small as the size of a 20c coin. The key here is to remove all stagnant water sources. Some of the common places of breeding are
- Flower pots
- Flower pot plates
- Bamboo pole holders
- Hardened soil of potted plants
- Collar of toilet bowls
- Gully traps
- Roof gutters
- Drains
- Supper drains
- Air-con trays
- BBQ pits
- Laid out canvas
- Discarded waste
Make frequent checks to ensure that water does not get trapped and remain stagnant in these areas.
I hope that you find this tip useful! Keep those emails and questions coming in.
Till our next article, have a great day!
Your Friend,
Rasheed
Training Director
Singapore First Aid Training Centre
Tel: 62978123 Fax: 62978133
Web: www.firstaidtraining.com.sg
About the Author:
For almost 10 years, Abdul Rasheed Doad has been showing everyday people how to do real first aid for the real world, using effective street-smart techniques used everyday by first responders and paramedics. Abdul Rasheed Doad began his career as an Emergency Paramedic with the local emergency ambulance service during which he handled thousands of real life emergency cases.
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