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Alert against dengue fever

KOCHI: The District Health authorities have sounded an alert against dengue fever in the district as at least six confirmed cases were reported within the last couple of days.

There have been about 25 cases of dengue fever from January to October this year. The District Medical Officer, K. T. Ramani, has said more fever clinics in various parts of the district would be opened and have asked the public not to go for self-medication in case of fever.

There were four dengue fever cases reported from the General Hospital and they came in from Ponnurunni, Elamakkara, Vaduthala and the city area.

Rural areas like Vazakulam, Varapetty, Piravom have also reported a couple of cases.

Vector studies in the areas and activities reducing the source of breeding mosquitoes have been intensified, , said Dr. Ramani.

The department has planned a meeting with the Corporation and others this weelk to take stock of any suspected dengue fever cases.

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