ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): As the weather warms up, doctors
advised the general public to adopt protective measures to reduce
the chances of contracting mosquito and fly-borne ailment.
Talking to private news channel, Health expert Dr Abdul Waheed
said peak season of dengue fever has started and there is urgent
need of adopting preventive measures to protect people from
dengue fever.
He said dengue leads to serious health hazards which could only be
controlled or eliminated through joint efforts of community and government.
He advised the people to keep their food items and water
properly covered at homes during fumigation in their
localities.
He elaborated stagnant water must not be allowed to
stand in any part of the cities and citizens should be sensitized
about their role to prevent dengue disease.
He underlined the need of proper awareness among the masses
through media in order to control the dengue fever during
summer season.
Children should be taken proper care of and should
be given healthy diet shared chest specialist Dr Rao Haider.
On other hand he said similarly the number of gastro
hepatitis A E typhoid and measles patients also surge in summer
season due to unhygienic condition and house flies.
Dr Rao warned the summer brings more opportunities for you
to camp, hike, swim, and bike. Before going outside, though, be
sure to protect yourself and wear full-sleeved clothes, use nets and repellents, while sleeping and maintain a nutritious diet,” Dr added.