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DOH: Dengue cases 81 percent higher than in 2023
DOH: Dengue cases 81 percent higher than in 2023
Workers spray water-based insecticides in a community at Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City on August 22, 2024, to combat mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA — The Department of Health on Thursday noted an increase in the number of dengue infections in the country.
MANILA — The Department of Health on Thursday noted an increase in the number of dengue infections in the country.
In a chance interview with reporters, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that based on monitoring by the Epidemiology Bureau, dengue infections during September, October, and November this year were much higher than during the same period in 2023.
In a chance interview with reporters, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that based on monitoring by the Epidemiology Bureau, dengue infections during September, October, and November this year were much higher than during the same period in 2023.
"It’s really the season of dengue. The curve of this year, September-October-November curve this year compared to last year is an 81-percent curve higher. We’re reminding local chief executives to start the clean up of places where mosquitoes can breed," he said.
"It’s really the season of dengue. The curve of this year, September-October-November curve this year compared to last year is an 81-percent curve higher. We’re reminding local chief executives to start the clean up of places where mosquitoes can breed," he said.
Data from the DOH showed that as of November 16, some 340,000 had dengue, with 881 of them succumbing to the vector-borne disease.
Data from the DOH showed that as of November 16, some 340,000 had dengue, with 881 of them succumbing to the vector-borne disease.
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Herbosa advised the public to continue exercising a high level of caution and suspicion to any symptoms that they could experience.
Herbosa advised the public to continue exercising a high level of caution and suspicion to any symptoms that they could experience.
"Mag-consult nang maaga and have the NS1 test for dengue, which is very helpful kasi malalaman namin kung dengue ba or hindi. And then all other measures, mosquito repellant for the kids. Making sure they wear long sleeves. Pinakaimportante 'yung cleanliness and sanitation in places where they go to school and live," he added.
"Mag-consult nang maaga and have the NS1 test for dengue, which is very helpful kasi malalaman namin kung dengue ba or hindi. And then all other measures, mosquito repellant for the kids. Making sure they wear long sleeves. Pinakaimportante 'yung cleanliness and sanitation in places where they go to school and live," he added.
(Consult early and have your NS1 test for dengue which is very helpful because we will know immediately if what you’re feeling is due to dengue or not. What’s most important is cleanliness and sanitation in places where they go to school and live.)
(Consult early and have your NS1 test for dengue which is very helpful because we will know immediately if what you’re feeling is due to dengue or not. What’s most important is cleanliness and sanitation in places where they go to school and live.)
RESPIRATORY DISEASES DURING AMIHAN SEASON
Aside from vector and water-borne illnesses, the health chief also cautioned the public on the likelihood of more cases of influenza-like and respiratory illnesses due to relatively cooler weather coupled with rainfall.
Aside from vector and water-borne illnesses, the health chief also cautioned the public on the likelihood of more cases of influenza-like and respiratory illnesses due to relatively cooler weather coupled with rainfall.
“Kasi pag nagkakaroon ng tagulan nakasara ang bintana, pinto. Hindi dahil actually sa nabasa kundi dahil kulob ka sa isang room where if there’s one person coughing, hawa-hawa na kayo ng ubo, sipon, pati COVID. COVID is still around, it’s one of the respiratory illnesses," he said.
“Kasi pag nagkakaroon ng tagulan nakasara ang bintana, pinto. Hindi dahil actually sa nabasa kundi dahil kulob ka sa isang room where if there’s one person coughing, hawa-hawa na kayo ng ubo, sipon, pati COVID. COVID is still around, it’s one of the respiratory illnesses," he said.
(During the rainy season windows and doors remain closed so ventilation is poor. If there’s a person coughing, you can easily catch the bug. It’s cough, colds and even COVID. COVID is still around and is one of the respiratory illnesses.)
(During the rainy season windows and doors remain closed so ventilation is poor. If there’s a person coughing, you can easily catch the bug. It’s cough, colds and even COVID. COVID is still around and is one of the respiratory illnesses.)
Herbosa said the same principles and measures from the COVID pandemic apply to prevent the spread of any respiratory diseases. These include wearing a face mask especially if a person is feeling unwell.
Herbosa said the same principles and measures from the COVID pandemic apply to prevent the spread of any respiratory diseases. These include wearing a face mask especially if a person is feeling unwell.
“It’s the person who wears the mask to protect the public. Ingat sa high risk population. Hand washing is a good defense as well,” Herbosa said.
“It’s the person who wears the mask to protect the public. Ingat sa high risk population. Hand washing is a good defense as well,” Herbosa said.
The DOH said it would continue to monitor influenza-like illnesses and respiratory infections especially after state weather bureau PAGASA declared the onset of the cooler northwestern monsoon or amihan in the country.
The DOH said it would continue to monitor influenza-like illnesses and respiratory infections especially after state weather bureau PAGASA declared the onset of the cooler northwestern monsoon or amihan in the country.
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