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The Ministry of Health wishes to provide an update on its Dengue Prevention Programme. The Ministry’s Insect Vector Control Department will conduct spraying exercises for 21,083 homes nationwide over the next eight (8) days, from July 16^th to July 23^rd 2010.

Particular emphasis will be also be placed on the treatment and spraying in communities where there have been:

• Clusters of Dengue cases
• High infestation of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito

Citizen Advisory:

The public is reminded that Dengue Fever is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito. To prevent the spread of this disease, the public is advised to practice source reduction through:

• Disposal of all unwanted containers in the yard or environs which when exposed to the rain can collect water e.g. styrotex cups, bottles, old tyres;
• Covering of all water-containing containers such as barrels, drums or buckets with a mosquito-proof covering;
• Checking your guttering and making sure that the water flows freely without any obstruction by leaves or branches, and guttering is free from any kinks;
• Emptying the pan under the refrigerator which can collect water;
• Emptying and scrubbing the sides of water vases or using dirt or sand instead to support the flowers;
• Ensuring that the drains in your compound allow the free flow of water.

If you feel that you need assistance in cleaning your community, then please contact your Local Government Authority. If there is a mosquito infestation, please call Insect Vector Control at (868)-663-2281 or email the Ministry at corpcomm@health.gov.tt.

JULY 16TH TO JULY 23RD 2010

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