The vaccine, according to a DOH statement, should cover all four dengue strains (Type 1, 2, 3, 4). One type could give you a life-long protection against the same strain, but not from the other remaining three. This means that a person could get all four types of the dengue virus in his lifetime.
Experts are also studying if genetic modification of the Aedes mosquito, the species responsible for the spread of dengue cases, will render it less active in biting unsuspecting victims.
While health experts are studying the potential of these strategies, they are again reminding the public about the basic information to prevent dengue:
- Destroy all possible mosquito breeding sites like old tires, softdrink bottles and tin cans.
- Use mosquito nets or protective clothing.
- Fogging may be done only in outbreak areas.
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ito pala un tawa-tawa, kadami nyan sa likod nmin, hehe. thanks for the infos, sis. muzta napo:)
Yeah.. I've heard about tawatawa but studies in UP claimed that the herb has no significance at all..
DF is a preventable illness, it's just sad too see that it still happens and sometimes lead to death if left untreated..
@Imriz, you're welcome sis. Ok lang. :)
@Jeremae, thanks for the heads up. People should still be careful in what they are taking/drinking to treat a certain ailment. Early consultation with a medical doctor is still the best thing to do to prevent complications of dengue.
I hope that you are all safe from dengue sis.
Mare, nakakatakot naman na ang dengue dyan, I am scared for my nieces and nephew, but I know they are in good health, kasi may screen naman ang tinitirhan nila sa Caloocan.
dengue has strike our family twice in the past 2 months :( linis na nga kami ng linis dito eh..
mosquito repellant na kami ngayon lagi
@Rose, thank you so much sis for the concern. :)
@Liz, kahit dito samin marce mahirap maniguro. basta ingat na lang kasi tumataas talaga bilang ng mga cases. but hopefully bumaba na ang cases sa ibat ibang lugar.
@Chris, mahirap talaga ang may sakit sa family. but thank God okay na ang family mo marce. alaga din ang mga kids ko noong time na nagka-dengue sila, that was four or five years ago.
Due to the unclean environment, illness is everywhere. I haven't seen that herbal plant before, but I am glad it helps.
Hmmm, I think I've heard about that plant. Glad to hear there's an herbal prevention. I'm going to tell my family in Phil about this too. Thanks for the post sis.
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