15 challans issued during drive against dengue

Tribune News Service

Mohali, August 13

A total of 15 challans have been issued to residents during a surprise anti-dengue drive by Mohali health authorities here.

Mohali Civil Surgeon Dr Manjit Singh said the team found larvae in 78 of the total 1,471 houses they checked during the drive. “We issued as many as 15 on-the-spot challans to the violators. Our team inspected containers, coolers and flower pots in the houses to check breeding of Aedes mosquito.

During the checking, the health team also made the residents aware of preventive measures. The Civil Surgeon said the cooperation of people was very important in checking the seasonal outbreak of the disease. He appealed to the people to remain vigilant on accumulation of water in their houses. “The mosquito larvae breed in clean water, tires, overhead tanks, broken utensils and coolers.

“We are checking those areas particularly where cases of dengue larvae had been reported in the past. The department was fully geared up for prevention and control of dengue and other diseases as all logistics, including chemicals and equipment, were in place to deal with any situation,” said Dr Manjit Singh.

Symptoms

Sudden high fever, severe headache, severe joint and muscle pain, skin rash, exhaustion and pain behind eyes.

 Dos

• Remove water from coolers and other small containers at least once in a week.
• Keep overhead tanks covered. Drain off water from the back tray of refrigerator every week.
• Use mosquito nets or mosquito repellents while sleeping during daytime. 

 Dont’s

• Avoid densely populated residential areas.
• Do not wear clothes that expose your arms and legs, especially during rainy season. 
• Children should not be allowed to play in shorts and half-sleeved clothes.
• Do not allow water to stagnate in bird-feeding pots.
• Do not leave toilet pots uncovered while going out of station.
• Do not use vessels below flowerpots during these months as water stagnates in them if left unchanged.