Fogging planned tentatively for May

PHILIPSBURG--The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has announced that mosquito fogging is tentatively planned for the month of May.

CPS is the executing agency of the Health Ministry. A schedule of the dates and which districts will be vector-controlled will be announced at a later time.

?In the meantime, the only way to prevent dengue virus transmission is to combat the disease-carrying mosquitoes,? it was stated in a press release issued on Friday.

?Based on the fact that reports of dengue fever in the Caribbean are prevalent, Section General Public Health is requesting residents to remain vigilant in executing measures in eradicating mosquito breeding places.?

CPS has requested the assistance of the community ?to protect themselves, their family and their neighbour from the Aedes aegypti mosquito by means of minimising mosquito breeding places in their surroundings and close environment.?

Preventive actions that every household and each resident should take are: removal of debris, old tires and standing clear/clean water in yards (usually are the main source and breeding ground for mosquitoes bringing about an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases). These areas should be immediately eliminated.

Immediately check for clear/clean standing water in roof spouts, empty drums, buckets, jars, birdbaths, boats, plant containers, saucers, paint cans and other items that can collect water around your homes and businesses. Where clear/clean standing water exists, one can use small amounts of kerosene, just to cover the surface as a measure to prevent mosquito breeding or just get rid of the container, CPS advised.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness that affects infants, young children and adults, but seldom causes death.

CPS says consultation with a physician is imperative for proper treatment and registration of the dengue fever case to ensure adequate follow-up by CPS.

Additional information can be obtained from CPS at: 542-2078.

Source: http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-islands-news/15727-fogging-planned-tentatively-for-may-.html

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