Dengue prevention: Mosquito larvae found in two sites in city

Under the anti-larvae campaign, special inspections were conducted for dengue prevention.

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A special inspection was carried out by the anti-larvae team at the Railway Diesel Shed and tyre market.

During the drive, three larvae were found in the canteen of the Diesel Shed hostel. Of the 20 coolers inspected in the Diesel Shed, larvae were found in 14 coolers. Additionally, 480 containers were inspected and larvae were found in 42 containers. In the tyre market, 1,448 tyres and containers were inspected, with the team visiting 162 shops, and larvae were found in four tyres.

Civil Surgeon Pardeep Mohindra said dengue was a viral disease spread by the bite of aedes aegypti mosquito. It breeds in stagnant clean water and bites during morning or evening hours. Symptoms of the disease include high fever, headache, muscle pain and fatigue.

To prevent the disease, he advised keeping areas with stagnant clean water clean, avoiding storing water in the house — in coolers, tanks, flower vases, etc., and regularly cleaning surroundings. He also recommended to wear long-sleeved clothing and use mosquito repellents. If dengue symptoms appear, consult a nearby doctor or hospital.

The Civil Surgeon has appealed to the public to ensure a clean environment and contribute to dengue prevention with the support of the anti-larvae team.

Epidemiologist Sheetal Narang, assistant malaria officer Dalbir Singh, health inspector Satinder Singh and multipurpose health worker Altaf Suleman were among those present.