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National Dengue Day 2024: Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes usually bite someone who has the virus, which can be transmitted to other people through the mosquito bite. Some of the symptoms of dengue are high fever, headache, rash, and muscle and joint pain. In severe cases, there may be severe bleeding and shock; At this stage, dengue can be life-threatening. However, dengue can be prevented with the right type of treatment at the right time. Mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, dengue can spread easily. It is endemic in more than 100 countries around the world. Every year National Dengue Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the disease and how we can combat it. As we prepare to celebrate National Dengue Day this year, here are some things you should know about this special day.
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Date:
Every year, National Dengue Day is celebrated on May 16. This year, National Dengue Day falls on Thursday.
History:
“Dengue epidemics tend to have seasonal patterns, with transmission often peaking during and after rainy seasons. There are several factors contributing to this increase, including high mosquito population levels, susceptibility to circulating serotypes, favorable air temperatures, precipitation and humidity, all of which affect the reproduction and feeding patterns of mosquito populations, as well as the incubation period of the dengue virus, lack of personnel and interventions of proactive control are some of the other challenges,” the World Health Organization wrote on its official website.
Meaning:
The theme of this year’s National Dengue Day is: Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow. The day is observed to initiate conversations about the disease and discuss the treatment facilities available that can help combat the disease. Treatment options must be accessible to everyone. The day also identifies the efforts being made to ensure that the disease is eradicated soon.
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