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Dengue related query

2021-09-16 16:14:34
Hello Doctor I have 19 months old baby I have been seeing news of recent dengue outbreak at different parts of the country. I wanted to know how serious it is for kids and does it transfers as quick as covid? Kindly help in clarifying my queries Many thanks in advance.
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It doesn't spread as fast as covid. It spreads by mosquito bite. Take precautions for mosquitoes

Answered2021-09-16 17:09:44

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Dengue is due to transmission by a day biting mosquito So please use clothes to cover whole body Avoid using repellant creams for babies See to that water don’t stagnate in and around your house where the mosquitoes breed The severity of dengue varies from mild to severe illness Taking adequate fluids during fever prevents dehydration and other complications

Answered2021-09-17 06:48:35

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