In Barranquilla, at the end of epidemiological week 43, a total of 3,580 cases of dengue in the city. The numbers were provided by the Agency Colombian Red Cross Atlantic Region based on the information recorded in the National Institute of Health (INS).
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According to the group, of these cases, 2,283 (63.79%) are not present warning signs and 1,265 (35.33%) had warning signs.
In this context, the Red Cross gave recommendations for prevention diseaseas well as information about the new item vaccination Qdenga, recently approved in Colombia.
“Dengue is preventable, and vaccination is one of the most effective strategies to reduce its effects. We invite the whole community to take steps to prevent it transmission especially considering the use of the dengue vaccine, especially for those people who have a history of dengue with or without warning signs.“, he explained Karen PerezHealth Director of the Atlantic Region of the Colombian Red Cross.
He also pointed out that the dengue vaccine is a tool “skalag” for the prevent.
“For a few months now all Colombia, barranquileroswe have access to a vaccine specifically designed to fight dengue. This device represents a major advance in the prevention of the disease, as it reduces the risk of developing severe forms of dengue that can lead to shock, internal bleeding, and death if not treated. be treated in time.”, he noted.
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According to the guidelines, the vaccine is recommended mainly for people between 4 and 60 years of age. “They can’t get the vaccine heavy or breastfeeding and immunocompromised people,” he said.
The Atlantic Division of the Colombian Red Cross recommended the following steps to prevent the disease.
- Eliminate mosquito breeding sites, such as containers with collected water.
- Use protective products and clothing that covers the skin to avoid bites.
- Install screens on doors and windows to reduce mosquitoes from entering homes.
- Make garbage collection days.
- Stay updated on this situation.
“The situation of dengue in Barranquilla – until November 2024 – shows a continuous effort in prevention and control with zero deaths reported, despite an increase in rain for at least. The La Niña phenomenon. However, despite preventive actions, the event is still special, which is why protocols in IPS are still reinforced to ensure early detection and to avoid serious problems.” Perez concluded.
2024-11-28 03:05:00
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