CPS alerts local physicians to regional dengue fever situation and to look out for possible local cases | FRIDAY, 23 JULY 2010
Great Bay, St. Maarten:— The Collective Preventive Services (CPS) of Sector Public Health, Social Development & Labour, has alerted local physicians to the regional dengue fever situation and has asked them to look out for possible local cases.
The recent rain showers can lead to the creation of breeding grounds for mosquitoes and hence CPS/Hygiene & Veterinary Departments have urged residents to be proactive and take preventative measures against mosquito breeding in order to avoid mosquito-borne diseases developing such as dengue fever.
Dengue fever has reached what has been described as crisis proportions in several countries across the Caribbean region.
CPS is closely monitoring the local situation, however, it is all up to residents/business owners to keep vigilant and to take immediate action in and around their homes/businesses.
Persons returning from islands and countries where dengue fever is endemic and who develop the aforementioned symptoms, should consult with their family physician.
Persons who intend to travel to dengue endemic countries should take preventative measures such as using a mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeve clothing and staying indoors during early dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
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