The Shanghai health department issued a dengue fever alert

　　The Shanghai health department recently issued a dengue fever alert, reminding the public to enhance prevention and monitoring上海花千坊. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, mainly transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash, and so on上海养生网. In tropical and subtropical regions, especially during the rainy season, the incidence of dengue fever often rises sharply. The climate conditions and seasonal rainfall in Shanghai provide a favorable environment for mosquito breeding. Every year during the rainy season, flooded water accumulates and becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes, leading to an increase in dengue fever cases上海品茶网. Since the rainy season began in 2023, Xuhui District, India, and other South Asian countries have seen varying degrees of dengue fever outbreaks上海后花园论坛. The health department's alert aims to raise public awareness of this disease and take corresponding preventive measures. Efforts have already begun in multiple high-risk areas to control mosquitoes, including spraying insecticides and clearing standing water爱上海同城对对碰. In addition, the health department has released mosquito prevention strategies to community residents, recommending that they regularly clean up the standing water around their homes, use mosquito nets and repellents, try to wear long-sleeved clothing, and avoid going out during the dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. These simple and practical protective measures can greatly reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. In addition to individual protection, calls are also made for the public to actively participate in the fight against dengue fever, encouraging community cleaning activities to eliminate potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health agencies in various regions have strengthened monitoring of suspected dengue fever cases to ensure timely detection and treatment of patients, preventing further spread of the virus. In addition, for patients already infected with dengue fever, Shanghai's medical institutions have prepared response measures to ensure that necessary support and treatment can be provided to patients. Doctors emphasize that early medical treatment is important, especially when high fever and other typical symptoms appear, as timely medical intervention can effectively reduce the risk of disease deterioration. In summary, as the dengue fever epidemic intensifies, the early warning information issued by the Shanghai health department is undoubtedly a timely reminder. The public needs to enhance their awareness of prevention and actively participate in the prevention and control efforts, protecting the health of themselves and others. Only through the joint efforts of the whole society can the spread of dengue fever be effectively controlled and its threat to the population reduced.