Dr. Tejal Lotlikar of Cortalim (South Goa), Public Health Center talks to V.P. Sancoale Panch Shri Santosh Desai on dengue and it's prevention. Apologies for the quality of the video as the camera lens kept getting fogged due to extreme temperature and humidity. The video had to be shot outdoor as there was no space within the PHC.
Takeaways:
1. Mosquitoes can be controlled by ensure zero water accumulation in our surroundings.
2. The virus is actually carried by humans. Mosquitoes only spread it.
3. Dengue mosquito can travel up to 400 meters.
4. Mosquito lives for 7 days only. So effect of fogging will vanish as soon as new mosquitos are born which is every 7 days.
5. Dengue being a viral infection, it can be cured by staying at home (min 10 days) and taking lots of fluids.
6. Use mosquito nets.
7. Use traditional or modern mosquito control bats, scents etc.

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