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Risk of dengue fever spread highest in October, November

* 125 cases of dengue fever registered throughout city since August
* Authorities say fumigation has not been effective

Staff Report

LAHORE: Preventive measures to combat Edis Egepti need to be ensured throughout the city as October and November are the most suitable months for breeding of the said insect that causes dengue fever among people, sources told Daily Times on Sunday.

Since August, almost 125 cases of dengue fever have been reported throughout the city, apart from the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), the Model Town Society (MTS) and Gulberg. The areas from where the said cases had been reported include: Temple Road, Beadon Road, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Sandha, Chah Miran, Shadbagh, Railway Station, Shahdra and Begum Kot. The department concerned had already been fumigating throughout the city besides working on almost 6,000 applications from citizens.

However, the authorities concerned told Daily Times that fumigation and sprays had not been effective against the said insect. They said that they had not received reports of dengue fever from the posh localities of the city, as the residents of these localities were well aware of preventive measures.

Anti-Malaria Department: Anti Malaria Department Chief Inspector Syed Munir Hussain Rizvi said: “The months of October and November are most suitable for the breeding of Edis Egepti because of the moderate climate.” He said that during these months, one could easily be infected with dengue fever if preventive measures were not taken. He said that to avoid the disease, one should keep body parts like face, arms and ankles fully covered, particularly at the time of sunrise and sunset. He said that anti-mosquito lotions and full sleeve shirts should be used while walking in parks and gardens. He said that garbage should not be kept in the open, adding that water containers should be covered to avoid the breeding of insects. He said that in case of vomiting, red spots or rashes on the body, fever or flu, one should immediately consult a doctor.

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