Strengthen the prevention of dengue fever

Cumulative from the beginning of the year to September 15, 2020, the whole country recorded 65046 cases and 07 deaths. Compared to the same period in 2019, the incidence decreased by 65.6%, and mortality decreased by 32 cases. However, according to the evolution of the annual epidemic cycle, the current time is the rainy season, the incidence tends to increase. With the motto of considering disease prevention as a key task, the Ministry of Health has directed the urgent, drastic implementation of epidemic prevention measures from the beginning of the year, such as: Promulgating a prevention plan. epidemics of the Ministry of Health; Dispatch directing localities to actively implement epidemic prevention activities; organize groups to inspect, supervise and support key localities; organize national online conferences on disease prevention and control; training to improve professional qualifications for preventive medicine and treatment workers at all levels; directing the organization of the campaign to kill the larvae, larvae, and larvae, the active mosquito spraying campaign in 47 provinces and cities ...
To actively prevent diseases for themselves, their families and everyone around them, the Ministry of Health strongly recommends people take the following preventive measures:
1. Seal all water containers so that mosquitoes do not enter eggs.
2. Weekly use of larvae / larvae removal measures by placing fish in large water containers; small to medium water containers washing, turn water-free tools upside down; change the water of the vase / flower vase; Put salt or oil in the water bowl to support the foot of the cupboard.
3. Remove waste materials, natural water holes that do not allow mosquitoes to spawn weekly such as bottles, jars, bottle fragments, coconut shells, debris, old tires / tires, bamboo holes, leaf sheaths ... .
4. Sleep nets, wear long clothes to prevent mosquito bites even during the day.
5. Actively coordinate with the health sector in chemical epidemics spraying.
6. When having a fever, immediately go to the medical facility to be examined and treated. Do not arbitrarily treat at home.