1. Dengue Fever

2. What is Dengue Fever? Infection caused by Dengue virus
Usually younger children have milder cases than older people.

3. Who Can Get Dengue Fever?
People who are bitten by mosquito that has the virus
CANNOT be transmitted person to person

4. How do you get Dengue Fever?
Being bitten by a mosquito that’s infected with the Dengue virus

5. What are the Symptoms? Severe Headache Severe eye pain Joint Pain
Muscle/Bone Pain
Rash
Mild bleeding/easily bruising skin

6. What Should I Do If I Might Have Dengue Fever?
No specific treatment
Take pain relievers
Get plenty of rest
Drink fluids
See Dr if feel worse or develop severe abdominal pain.

7. Additional Information
No Vaccine
Prevented by :
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs
Use bug spray with DEET.
Use screens/bed nets