DOH, nagbabala vs. paggamit ng herbal medicine laban sa dengue; Maagang diagnosis kaugnay ng sakit na dengue, iginiit

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00:00Following the rise of dengue cases in the country,

00:03the Department of Health or DOH reminded people to use herbal medicines such as tawa-tawa.

00:09According to the government, there is no particular treatment for dengue.

00:14Rod Lagusan with the report.

00:18In this rainy season, the Department of Health continues to remind people against dengue.

00:23But the government is aware of the use of herbal medicines

00:27such as tawa-tawa, siling labuyo, and bayabas.

00:30Our experts on dengue and other infectious diseases

00:34suggest against using tawa-tawa and bayabas or guava for dengue patients

00:44because there are no proven effects for the improvement or for the resolution of the symptoms of dengue.

00:54At the moment, the Department of Health explains that there is no particular treatment for dengue

00:59so the DOH gave the importance of early diagnosis.

01:03If there are symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, dizziness,

01:08and rashes, consult a doctor immediately to give supportive treatment.

01:13This is the Sikh Early Consultation, part of the Enhanced 4S Strategy of the DOH.

01:18Currently, studies are being conducted to create an antiviral for dengue.

01:23Based on the data of the Food and Drug Administration, according to the DOH,

01:26there are no approved vaccines against dengue in the country.

01:30According to Tihano, it is important to remember that Aedes mosquitoes

01:33hatch from any stagnant water, whether it is clean or not.

01:36It is important to avoid collecting water.

01:39Secure self-protection is also included here.

01:42Since Aedes mosquitoes are basically attracted to dark-colored objects,

01:47so we recommend using light-colored clothing and long sleeves top,

01:53long pants and socks during daytime.

01:56Again, Aedes mosquitoes are day biters.

02:00They are mostly active during dusk and dawn.

02:04They also advise to put insect repellent and to put screens in doors and windows

02:09along with insecticide-treated screens to prevent the entry of mosquitoes.

02:14Support Fogging and Spraying Only in Hotspot Areas is also included in the strategy.

02:19Fogging and Spraying in Hotspot Areas will be carried out

02:23within the next two weeks to avoid outbreaks.

02:26Based on the data, as of June 1,

02:28there are more than 70,000 cases of dengue in the country

02:31since the beginning of the year, of which only 197 have died.

02:35Rod Leguzed for Pabansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.