Dengue Fever

We have experienced unparalleled rain fall in recent months that has created an environment for the rise of Dengue Fever. The best method to deal with the disease is prevention.

It is carried by the Dengue Mosquito and Asian Tiger Mosquito we need to prevent being bitten by these nasty little insects so screen your house if able, cover your arms and legs, and use insect repellent. we also need to prevent the spread of mosquitoes by ensuring that we do not create a breeding ground around our homes.

The attached link provides a guide to managing mosquitoes in your environment

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According to Queensland Health the symptoms of Dengue Fever include:

• "sudden onset of fever (lasting three to seven days)
• intense headache (especially behind the eyes)
• muscle and joint pain (ankles, knees and elbows)
• unpleasant metallic taste in mouth, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
• flushed skin on face and neck, fine skin rash as fever subsides
• rash on arms and legs, severe itching, peeling of skin and hair loss
• minor bleeding (nose or gums) and heavy menstrual periods
• extreme fatigue"

You need to see your doctor immediately for treatment. In rare occasions the disease can progress to
Dengue haemorrhagic fever which can be fatal.