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Dengue Awareness Tips: National Dengue Day is celebrated in India on 16 May every year so that awareness of dengue can be increased. It spreads through Aedes mosquito bites and can be fatal if not treated on time.
Dengue can be protected.
Highlights
- National Dengue Day is celebrated on 16 May in India.
- According to the expert, dengue mosquito thrives in clean water.
- Mosquito nets should be used to prevent dengue.
National Dengue Day 2025: Terror of mosquitoes is seen everywhere during the summer and rainy season. During this time there is a risk of spreading many dangerous diseases, one of which is dengue. It is a deadly viral infection that spreads through Aedes mosquito bites. High fever, headache, joint pain, skin rashes and weakness are its main symptoms. If it is not treated on time, it can reduce the number of platelets and make the situation serious. Every year National Dengue Day is celebrated in India on 16 May, so that people can be made aware of this disease.
According to Cleveland Clinic Every year about 400 million people suffer from dengue. However, symptoms do not appear in most cases. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt the right treatment in time. It is very important to not allow water to accumulate around the house, wear full -sleeved clothes and use mosquito nets. The dengue mosquito thrives in clean water, such as a cooler, vase, tank, or any open pot with water accumulated. Dengue mosquito is black in color and has white stripes on his body. Symptoms of dengue start appearing four to seven days after mosquito bite. Sometimes the number of platelets is very reduced in this, which can cause bleeding. This condition can be serious and if not getting treatment on time, you can also become fatal.
If someone gets dengue, then he should keep giving maximum water, lemonade, coconut water, juice, soup and liquid things. Paracetamol can be given with the advice of a doctor, which provides relief in fever and pain. Do use mosquito nets. Some home remedies such as papaya leaves juice or Giloy decoction, although evidence has not been found that they are completely effective. Be sure to consult a doctor before taking them. Dengue patients should not take medicines without doctor’s advice and avoid eating fried and roasted.
Mosquitoes are the most important to prevent dengue. Do not allow water to accumulate in and around the house, because the dengue mosquito thrives in clean water. Clean the coolers, pots, buckets and tanks at least once a week and clean it. Use mosquito nets at bedtime and also wear clothes that cover the body completely during the day. Use mosquito -fasting cream, coil and electric vaporizer. Give special protection to children and the elderly. Put a mesh on the windows of the house so that the mosquitoes do not come in. If you see fever, headache, body pain and body rashes, contact the doctor immediately.
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. ,Read more
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. , Read more
