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Mohali Health Department team checking houses to eliminate dengue larvae.
It is a myth that dengue mosquito goes away as soon as it is mild cold. Its activity is at its peak from July to November. Dr. Adarsh Pal Kaur, Civil Surgeon of Mohali district has appealed to the people not to be careless. So far this year 2,95,634 houses etc. have been surveyed by the Health Department in Mohali district. Out of these, dengue larvae have been found in 9,784 houses. 1,739 challans have been made.
Homes where larvae have been found for the first time have been warned. Strict action will be taken against them if larvae are found again. So far 316 dengue cases have been reported in the district.
The Civil Surgeon has asked people not to let water stagnate in their homes in coolers, buckets, tubs, tires etc. By visiting the houses, coolers, fridge trays, pots, empty tyres, boxes and other items were checked by the department. During this 9,41,394 containers were checked. Of these, larvae were found in 12,839 containers. Let us inform that to deal with dengue fever in the district, the health department teams are continuously conducting checking campaigns. There is also spraying. The teams have been campaigning since January this year.
Dengue fever does not have a permanent season
The department said that the dengue larva takes the form of a dangerous mosquito within a few days. This can lead to the death of a person. Dr. Adarshpal Kaur said that some people have a misconception that dengue mosquito does not spread due to the onset of mild cold weather. While there is still a risk of mosquito breeding during this time. He said that there is no permanent season for dengue fever. However, this fever spreads more between July and November. In such a situation, it is necessary to be careful in October and November. In such a situation, an appeal has been made to the people not to allow clean and dirty water to collect in and around their homes.
If fogging people come, keep the doors and windows open.
The civil surgeon has said that when the team of the city council comes to fogging in the street, keep the doors and windows of the houses open so that fogging can take place inside and mosquitoes can die. At the same time, wear full-sleeved clothes and pajamas or pants to avoid dengue mosquito. Dengue mosquito bites during the day. Where it is born in clean water. The suspected patient should go to the local hospital and get tested. Its testing and treatment in government hospitals is absolutely free. At the same time, information can also be obtained by contacting the helpline number 104 of the Health Department.