ASHA ShikshaVector-borne Diseases (NVBDCP) · 2/5
Dengue and chikungunya
bug_reportAedes mosquito
Dengue and chikungunya spread by the Aedes mosquito. It has white stripes, bites in the daytime, and breeds in clean stored water: coolers, tanks, tyres, pots, and flower vases.
One spoon of water is enough for mosquito eggs.
thermostatSigns
Dengue: sudden high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, body and joint pain, rash. Chikungunya: fever with severe joint pain that may last for weeks.
Send for the dengue test at the health centre.
local_drinkHome care
Plenty of fluids - ORS, water, coconut water, juice. Rest. Give only paracetamol for fever. Do not give aspirin, ibuprofen or other pain killers - they can cause bleeding.
Keep the patient under a mosquito net to stop spread.
warningWarning signs - refer
Severe belly pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from gums or nose, black stools, cold and clammy skin, restlessness or drowsiness. These usually come as the fever goes down (day 3 to 7).
Fever going down does not always mean the patient is safe.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.